NEW! Literature both shapes and is shaped by our culture. Familiarity with the classics helps a student not only understand the impact certain writings have had on the world, but also how world events influenced the authors and their writings. This course introduces students to several nineteenth century authors, their works, and their impact on our culture, including Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, some Romantic poetry pieces, and short stories. This course will further develop a student's understanding of literary concepts while encouraging a lifelong enjoyment of literature through a Christian Worldview. Each week students complete written assignments that include short answer questions, essay questions, and creative writing responses. These assignments will run two or more pages on average, and require approximately two to five hours a week, depending on student ability.

Section 1

Wed

9:45 am

-

11:15 am

Closed

Heather Yost

NEW! Please see description for 19th Century Literature (1st Sem).

Section 1

Tue

9:45 am

-

11:15 am

Open

Heather Yost

God will hold us accountable for all our labor: our use of His resources, our interaction with others, and our use of His time talents. He calls us to account for and to keep order of all entrusted to our care. The Bible gives at least two clear examples where this activity is God's will: first, in the parable of the ten talents we are taught to give a good account for our use of His talents; second, 1 Corinthians 14:40 reminds us that "all things should be done decently and in order." In learning accounting, students will learn to give order to business activities, to keep track of talents and resources, and to present fair representations of their work activity. This course will provide an introduction to accounting concepts, principles, and techniques used in recording business transactions. Topics include: the accounting cycle; financial statements; deferrals and accruals; cash; receivables and payables; and inventory. Please click here for more information

Section 1

Mon

3:00 pm

-

4:30 pm

Closed

Sherry OHearn

This course integrates all the mathematics the students should have had previously, including a substantial amount of geometry. It develops proficiency in working with linear and quadratic equations; powers and roots; and logarithmic, trigonometric, and polynomial functions. The course's strength is its synergistic emphasis on three major areas: visual representation of algebraic concepts, manipulation of algebraic equations, and application of algebraic principles to real-world problems. The text is Advanced Algebra 2nd edition from the UCSMP ("Chicago Math") series. Click here for more written information on the TPS Math Program, and click here for a recorded explanation of our entire curriculum.

Section 1	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Vernice Koemmpel
Section 2	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Vernice Koemmpel
Section 3	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Vernice Koemmpel
Section 4	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Vernice Koemmpel
Section 5	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Vernice Koemmpel

This course is designed to be a second chemistry course taken in high school. When combined with Apologia's Exploring Creation With Chemistry, those two years of high school chemistry cover the entire Advanced Placement (AP) syllabus, giving the student the equivalent of one year of college chemistry. The course studies limiting-reagent stoichiometry, atomic and molecular orbitals, intermolecular forces, solutions, chemical equilibrium, acid/base equilibria, redox reactions, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry. The course also includes approximately 36 hours of laboratory experiments investigating the Kinetic Theory of Matter, crystallization, solubility curves, distillation, paper chromatography, the common ion effect, calculation of concentration from pH, redox reactions, making polymers, and the Iodine Clock Reaction. The text for this course is Apologia's Advanced Chemistry in Creation.

Section 1	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Daniel Lewicki
Section 2	Thu	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Closed	Daniel Lewicki

Do you need solid composition instruction along with constructive feedback before you tackle your SATs for college entrance or before you enter courses with major writing components? In this course, students will study approximately 20 styles of composition and will gain skills necessary to write solid, clear, and effective compositions, providing them a strong foundation for SATs or any upper-level course with a strong writing component. Students will also receive some weekly grammar notes and instruction relevant to their writing assignments. This demanding course requires students to write a composition of approximately 500-1200 words per week. Their study will aided by The Gregg Reference Manual, Tenth Edition.
Click here for more information.  

Section 1	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Nikki Troxell
Section 2	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Nikki Troxell
Section 3	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Nikki Troxell
Section 4	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Nikki Troxell
Section 5	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Nikki Troxell
Section 6	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Melinda Meuser
Section 7	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Naomi Neuman
Section 8	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Naomi Neuman
Section 9	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Christina Corrin
Section 10	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Christina Corrin
Section 11	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Christina Corrin
Section 12	Thu	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Closed	Jesse Hake
Section 13	Thu	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Closed	Jesse Hake

This course is designed to be the second physics course taken in high school. When combined with Exploring Creation With Physics, those two years of high school physics cover the entire Advanced Placement (AP) syllabus, giving the student the equivalent of one year of college physics. The course provides detailed descriptions of kinematics, dynamics, rotational motion, gravity, oscillations, waves, optics, thermal physics, electrical forces, electrical potential, DC circuits, magnetic forces, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. The student is also given an introduction to the fascinating topics of special relativity and general relativity.  The text for this course is Apologia's Advanced Physics in Creation.

Section 1

Mon

3:00 pm

-

4:30 pm

Closed

Justin Myrick

NEW!  In his book, Wild at Heart, John Eldridge theorizes that every man has three things he seeks in life: a battle to fight, a beauty to rescue, and an adventure to live. This literature course will explore the depths of several adventure novels from the past couple of centuries. We will analyze the literature by looking for themes and seeking the commonalities among the adventures in the given novels, including the three things Eldridge theorizes men look for in their lives. Students will have discussion questions and writing assignments to complete based on their weekly reading assignment. Each week students will discuss how their given text qualifies as an adventure novel, and students will also be concurrently working on their own adventure pieces and examining how God created adventure in their own lives. Students will write four larger papers (one per quarter) in this course and several smaller papers on a weekly basis.

Section 1

Tue

3:00 pm

-

4:30 pm

Closed

Nikki Troxell

This course has a wider scope than other beginning algebra courses in that it covers basic high school level algebra including linear, exponential, and quadratic equations while integrating statistics, probability, and geometry. The course's strength is its synergistic emphasis on three major areas: visual representation of algebraic concepts, manipulation of algebraic equations, and application of algebraic principles to real-world problems. Topics include square roots, systems, polynomials, exponents, algebra of linear equations and inequalities, and use of algebraic fractions in probability concepts. This is a complete Algebra course, and it prepares students for all math and science courses that require Algebra as a prerequisite. The text is Algebra, 3rd Edition, of the UCSMP ("Chicago Math") series. Click here for more information on the TPS Math Program and click here for a recorded explanation of our entire curriculum.

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Lisa Crosby
Section 2	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Lisa Crosby
Section 3	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Lisa Crosby
Section 4	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Sherry OHearn
Section 5	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	James Nickel
Section 6	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	James Nickel

Do you want your registered TPS Algebra student to have more instruction and practice in problem-solving? One period of math instruction a week is good for some but not optimal for others, so we are offering a extra weekly session for those who want it. It will be 90 minutes dedicated to working through problems, reinforcing concepts, and strengthening weak areas. This session is only for students concurrently registered into TPS Algebra -- no others will be accepted. There will be no new material covered, so this supplemental session is not mandatory. The session is placed at the end of the week, so students in all TPS Algebra sections can take full advantage of it after their regular class that week. If this fits your needs better, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week Algebra into a two-session-per-week course.

Section 1

Fri

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Sherry OHearn

This course approaches a study of United States History from a providential point of view. Focus is on the key ideas and worldview presuppositions, and their influence on the development of life and thought in America. How did these ideas motivate the key actors (individuals and groups) in the American drama? As the U.S. did not develop in a vacuum, students will also consider international events, which affected and provided context for the history of the United States. While the study of history is more than names, dates, and events, students will acquire knowledge of the "grammar" of history, including the basic information required to efficiently and intelligently enter into an ongoing conversation exploring the reasons history proceeded as it did.

Section 1	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Leonard Mailand
Section 2	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Leonard Mailand

This course focuses on the study of classic literature as it relates to the development of a new nation and the worldviews held by authors from those periods. Students will examine, discuss, and reflect upon a variety of novels, short stories, poetry, and essays. Along with the study of literature, students will write essays and several creative pieces. A research paper in the fourth quarter will incorporate what students have learned in their writing up to that point. This course integrates with Classical American History and Starting Points, to "connect the dots" for students.

Section 1	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Traci DeBra
Section 2	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Traci DeBra

Section 1	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Sally Wheeler
Section 2	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Sally Wheeler
Section 3	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Sally Wheeler
Section 4	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Sally Wheeler

NEW! Our approach to this study of world history will be from a providential worldview that recognizes God’s guiding hand throughout history.  As we study prominent events and individuals of history, we will focus on key ideas and worldview presuppositions and their influence on the development of life and thought throughout the history of man.  The scope of our study will take us from Creation to the fall of the Western Roman Empire (c. 500 AD), placing Biblical history and events in their historical context and noting the connections between the people of the Bible and their historical contemporaries.  We will also examine some of the important events of the inter-testament period, as these provide contextual understanding necessary for accurate interpretation of the Greek Scriptures and will assist students in making the connections between the history studied in this course, and what is studied in their CT Bible Survey class.  As we move beyond the periods covered in Scripture, we will move into a study some of the major movements of history, including the progression of Christian faith from the end of the Testamental witness, the development of catholic Christianity, the blending of the Roman state with the early Catholic Church, and the early theological debates that formed the culture of the Roman Church.  Evaluation will be based upon class participation, charting of key events, writing assignments, quizzes, and exams.

Section 1

Mon

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Leonard Mailand

Section 1

Wed

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Closed

Tyler Howat

This course uses the AL -- Kitaab fii Tallum al -Arabiyya with DVDs. Level 1 will study A Textbook for Beginning Arabic - Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds. First semester will cover the first ten ten units, and will help students learn to pronounce the sounds of Arabic and write its letters, introduce greetings, common phrases, and basic vocabulary, as well as aspects of Arabic culture. Second semester will continue with listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture, using the basic building blocks of vocabulary and grammar in the format of drills and activities. Students will use DVDs outside of class for listening exercises and writing drills. Students will be expected to do approximately three hours of homework each week, which includes memorizing vocabulary and Scripture in Arabic, learning new grammar concepts, and reviewing concepts from previous lessons. Small group work will be assigned most weeks to encourage language practice outside of class. During the Spring semester, students will study from a biblical perspective a special unit on the Arabic cultures and how Islam started in the Middle East. There will be one lesson quiz per week, a test at the end of each chapter, and a final exam at the end of the year. The course will implement the use of audio files for homework as needed, so students must have a working microphone and be able to make audio files to upload to the teacher.

For students living in the Middle East, optional interactive assignments will be given for students to complete in a small-group setting with other Arabic-speakers.

Section 1	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Ghaida Azeez
Section 2	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Ghaida Azeez

NEW! This course is intended to build on the foundational knowledge gained in Arabic 1 by introducing a greater emphasis on learning through listening to spoken Arabic, and beginning to speak in simple sentences. Students will be encouraged to focus on the meaning of phrases and sentences, rather than individual words, thereby enriching the student’s learning by giving them a deeper and more complete understanding of Arabic sentence structure and vocabulary. Ultimately, this goals of this class include students beginning to read texts on familiar topics, speak about themselves, initiate and sustain basic conversation on day-to-day topics, and increase their ability to write paragraphs on familiar topics with greater accuracy. This course requires the second edition of the AL-Kitaab fii Ta'allum al- Arabiyya, Part 1 textbook and the accompanying DVDs. In addition to the lessons in the text, this course will be enhanced through memorizing Bible verses and psalms and a brief study on the history of the Church in the Middle East. Students in this course should expect to spend approximately three to five hours each week on homework, and complete a short quiz every class, and an exam after each term. Upon successful completion of this course, students should have achieved solid intermediate proficiency in Arabic.

Section 1

Tue

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Ghaida Azeez

NEW! This introductory course will explore the components of art and illustrate the application of those components through a general survey of art history from a biblical world perspective.  The first semester will focus on a hands-on exploration of the elements and principles of art and a discovery of how these are organized to create a successful composition.  At each stage of this sequential exploration, students will apply their understanding of each artistic principle through basic, short duration projects utilizing a variety of media.  The second semester will transition into a general review of art history.  Beginning with pre-Egyptian art and progressing to the modern age, students will discover how art provides insight into the culture of the artist and God’s divine role in inspiring the art and equipping the artist.  Specific examples from prominent classic artists from each period will provide the basis for this investigation.  While examining each representative work of art, emphasis will be placed on identifying the artist’s use of the fundamental elements and principles of art, reinforcing the student’s discoveries from the first semester. Click here for important supplies information.

Section 1

Mon

4:45 pm

-

6:15 pm

Closed

Pam Kunkel

China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Pakistan, India. These Asian nations and others strongly influence world events. They also influence our lives every day in the West. But very few westerners know much about these countries. This course will study the geography, history, religious, socioeconomic, and political development of Asia. It is a one-semester course designed to give the student an overview of the current status and historical development of the Asian nations.

Section 1	Tue	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Open	Bob Lemon
Section 2	Thu	10:00 pm	-	11:30 pm	Open	Bob Lemon

This advanced physical science elective approaches Astronomy with the view of David in Psalm 19: "The heavens declare the glory of God..." This study of Astronomy will emphasize the power, order, majesty and enormity of the universe along with its unparalleled beauty. The course will be both descriptive and analytical, demonstrating some basic physics principles for understanding astronomical observations. The class will study the history of Astronomy, including the discoveries and the tools used to make those discoveries. Students will perform basic observations and demonstrations, such as reproducing the observations of the Egyptian mathematician, Eratosthenes who around 235 BC calculated the circumference of the earth within 5 percent accuracy. The course will also discuss what has been learned in recent years using the new array of telescopes such as the Hubble and the use of U.S. spacecraft which have visited and photographed the planets. The course uses a college freshman text written for non-science majors.

Section 1

Mon

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Justin Myrick

By pairing our technology with the newest music software, students can now participate in a virtual band. Class time is designed to increase the overall development of musicianship skills and knowledge. Course content includes a combination of music theory, music history, music appreciation, performance tips, and aspects of recording and mixing. Participants will play appropriate musical scores, and be taught to record and upload those files which the instructor will combine with tracks played by other band members for the enjoyment of all.

Section 1

Tue

4:45 pm

-

6:15 pm

Closed

Brent Nichols

Please see description for Band (1st Sem)

Section 1

Tue

9:45 am

-

11:15 am

Closed

Brent Nichols

This course introduces students to the history of the Internet and the Web; Extensible HyperText Markup Language (XHTML); Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript. These topics will be incrementally added ultimately resulting in the ability to create a dynamic web page employing sound design principles in navigation, layout, and style. The course will transition to a client-server interaction when forms are introduced, i.e. web pages with user interaction. Basic Python scripting will be introduced to allow the students to script their web pages as CGI files. The course will conclude with the students being introduced to the utilization of a database with scripting to generate web pages on a server.

Section 1	Mon	6:30 pm	-	8:00 pm	Closed	Mark Connor
Section 2	Mon	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Closed	Mark Connor
Section 3	Tue	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Closed	Mark Connor

NEW! This course will expand and build upon the topics introduced in Web Design I. Students will continue to use Python and database interactions to build web pages. The Structured Query language will be taught so students can query tables, create tables, and modify table data. They will use this data to make decisions in the Python script. Many different techniques in JavaScript will also be introduced to enhance the behavior of a web page. The interaction between JavaScript and CSS will be explored. The course will conclude with an introduction to asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX).

Section 1	Tue	6:30 pm	-	8:00 pm	Closed	Mark Connor
Section 2	Thu	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Closed	Mark Connor

High Scholars is a two year curriculum created by Belhaven College. These courses provide a seamless integration of history, literature and Bible with a Christian worldview emphasis. This program, which is the equivalent of approximately three courses, is a thorough study of Western Civilization and Worldviews, fulfilling academic requirements in history, geography, literature, composition, Bible, and worldview. High Scholars is designed to provide a learning experience that goes beyond mere facts and brings students to a profound understanding of the biblical perspective. Classes take students on a two-year journey through the great cultures of western civilization. Students sharpen their biblical worldview as they study and critique the belief system of each culture while addressing inherent philosophical, political, and ethical issues. This unique approach teaches students the value of a Christian worldview for shaping a prosperous and healthy society. As a result of their studies, students will develop their own personal worldview based on the Bible. For more information about Belhaven College, go to www.belhaven.edu. For more information about the Belhaven High Scholars Western Civilization and Worldviews curriculum and teachers, please go to the Belhaven High Scholars web page.  These courses are now available to qualified students for college credit. Dual enrolled students will be held to strict assignment and exam standards.  Students applying for college credit need to register with Belhaven College in addition to TPS, and will pay an additional fee.  Students may earn up to 12 college credits during each of the two years of this program.  These credits are transferable to other colleges and universities. Click here for more information on the dual enrollment option.
Note About Tuition and Dual Enrollment:  The tuition rate below is for students who are not taking this course for college credit.  For dual-enrolled students there is an additional fee of $205 per year, for a total cost of $1,960 for year 1 students.  Belhaven College is pleased to offer these special rates for TPS students that include the $375 resource fee (books, US shipping, websites, services, and video lectures).

Section 1

Tue+Thur

9:45 am

-

11:15 am

Closed

Mari Fredericks

Section 1

Tue+Thur

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Mari Fredericks

NEW! This course surveys the books of the Old and New Testaments in a chronological fashion from Genesis through Revelation.  Students will become acquainted with the major events and people of the Bible and will be able to place individual books of the Bible chronologically and thematically within the progress of God’s revelation.  Students will be led to see how the Bible has practical value for their own lives and the lives of others.  The course is taught from a conservative theological perspective, but engages critical perspectives that students are likely to encounter in later reading and study.

Section 1

Tue

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Myron Kauk

Now expanded in content and with four formal lab reports!  We are pleased to offer this high school Biology course with lab that starts with Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Biology text and enhances it with additional material and activities to give students a college-preparatory level course that will prepare them for success in upper-level science courses later in high school and beyond.  Students will thoroughly study the basics of the five biological kingdoms as in a standard biology course, and then continue beyond this study to address other important topics such as new scientific discoveries, the history behind current scientific theories and the scientists who developed them, major events in the history of biology, the Latin and Greek roots of vocabulary words to help them understand and more easily memorize these important terms, and introductions to pertinent career fields.  Classification, definition of life, features of the organisms in each kingdom, an introduction to biochemistry, cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, DNA, protein synthesis, cellular respiration, and genetics are just some of the topics that will be thoroughly explored.  This engaging study will be enhanced with hands-on experiments designed to be effectively completed at home, allowing students to engage first-hand with the science they’re studying and thereby giving the student a more effective and well-rounded Biology experience. Students will be required to complete approximately twenty lab activities of varying kind to fulfill the lab requirement for this course.  The scope of these lab activities and experiments is broad, ranging from basic experiments using household materials, to online worksheets which use the internet to engage in the modern world of scientific research, to hands-on dissection of four specimens, to intricate microscope experiments (strongly recommended, but not required).  This course will require the text Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd Edition, by Dr. Jay Wile, in which students will read 20-25 pages per module, enhanced by additional brief reading assignments provided by the instructor from other sources.  In addition to this reading, the homework for each module will include completion of a module study guide to help students prepare for the module test, lab reports to be compiled in the student’s lab notebook, and an end-of-module test.  Students will show their cumulative knowledge on two semester-end exams.  A vital skill in any upper-level science course, students will be instructed in the process of writing, revising, and producing a formal lab report and guided through writing four formal lab reports of their own, for which the instructor will provide feedback and grade and return to the student for use in future portfolios.  During class, bi-weekly ungraded “quiz bowls” will help students get excited about what they’ve learned and review for the module tests by dividing into two teams for a friendly competition.

Section 1	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Lori McKeeman
Section 2	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Lori McKeeman
Section 3	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Lori McKeeman
Section 4	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Lori McKeeman
Section 5	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Lori McKeeman
Section 6	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Lori McKeeman
Section 7	Tue	10:00 pm	-	11:30 pm	Closed	Bob Lemon
Section 8	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Lori McKeeman
Section 9	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Lori McKeeman
Section 10	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Lindsey Rosie
Section 11	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Lindsey Rosie

NEW! Do you know who claimed, "Tis education forms the common mind; just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined?" Come explore how much of our modern "common mind" is rooted on a small island that once held sway over half the world. This survey of British Literature will move chronologically from Beowulf to Eliot, and include some post-colonial voices of the British Empire, such as Achebe and Naipaul. Students will gain an appreciation for the historical and societal influences that shaped seven literary periods and the development of various genres. The course will develop college-level analytical reading and expository writing skills. Students will read 100-200 pages and write a 600-word analytical essay on the reading each week. There will be a mid-term exam and a final exam.Click here for the class syllabus and here for the booklist.

Section 1

Tue

3:00 pm

-

4:30 pm

Closed

Lindsey Rosie

C. S. Lewis manifested his beliefs in all genres of his writings -- from fiction, fantasy, and poetry to apologetics, biography, and letters. These beliefs proved central to his life and influence Christian thought today: (1) He worked to uphold the reality and utter truthfulness of orthodox Christianity. (2) He taught that all men are destined to eternal life either in heaven or in hell and that momentarily they are preparing themselves for one place or the other. (3) He lived as if God should be obeyed explicitly. (4) He held a conviction of the existence of a devilish fallacy at the center of much modern thought. (5) He saw the elevation of self over God as perhaps man's most persistent temptation. (6) He often mentioned that many world myths were but shadows of the light of God brooding over man. Students will study five of Lewis's books: Surprised by Joy, Mere Christianity, Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, and Till We Have Faces. The course allows students to review all major areas of literary study in preparation for college placement exams, and allows students to develop critical analysis skills within the literary genres of philosophy, theology, apologetics, mythology, and fiction. Students taking this course will complete written weekly assignments of three types of essay formats, brief findings, book reviews/analyses, and other literary discussion. Under the direction of the instructor, students will actually do much of the teaching during class, based on their weekly readings and study. All students will share their written essays for peer review and instructor comment. This course was designed by Dr. Sharon Bridwell, and she personally selected Mrs. Naomi Neuman to teach it. Though it may be taken as a standalone course, it is intended as a first semester to the second semester Tolkien class, and registration priority will be given to those who are registered for both courses.

Section 1

Wed

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Closed

Naomi Neuman

NEW! This introductory course will take students who have no previous CADD experience and give them exposure to the tools used by leading designers. The course will teach students how to design houses and other buildings using a format called “Building Information Modeling” (BIM).  As a project in the second semester, the students will have the opportunity to design their dream home.  The software used in this course, AutoCAD Architecture and Inventor Rivet, are the leading software programs used by architects.   A student version of both programs can be downloaded from the internet at no cost.  Click here for more course information.

Section 1

Tue

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Maury Middleton

NEW! This introductory course will take students who have no previous CADD experience and give them exposure to the tools used by leading designers. The course will progress from making rough sketches, to defining all the geometry in the sketches and converting them to 3D solid models. Multiple parts will be assembled into a project.  From here students will progress into animation and visualization for engineering analysis.  As part of the course, students will work on recapturing aspects of the engine design developed by John Ericson and used in the USS Monitor, the Civil War ironclad that changed the course of naval warfare.  The software used in this course, Autodesk Inventor, is one of the premier parametric modeling CADD software programs used in automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding and industrial design. A student version of the software can be downloaded from the internet at no cost. Click here for more course information.

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Maury Middleton
Section 2	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Maury Middleton
Section 3	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Maury Middleton

NEW! This course builds on the basic course and introduces the students to many engineering features.   The students will begin with an understanding of vectors to determine velocities, accelerations and forces inside the sketcher.  The students will then progress from simple to complex assemblies that can be animated through the Dynamic Simulation Workbench.  Here, the students will learn how to analyze forces, velocities and accelerations on components.  The forces will be imported into a Finite Element Analysis workbench where the students will analyze how the design will work.  In addition, the students will learn the marketing aspect of their design by using the Inventor Studio.  The software used in this course, Autodesk Inventor, is one of the premier parametric modeling CADD software programs used in automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding and industrial design. A student version of the software can be downloaded from the internet at no cost. Click here for more course information.

Section 1

Mon

9:45 am

-

11:15 am

Closed

Maury Middleton

This is an Advanced Placement BC Calculus course. Students will graphically, numerically and analytically examine the limit and continuity of functions. They will study Derivatives at a point and as functions, along with second derivatives and applications. Interpretations and properties of Integration, including Riemann's Sums and applications, will be examined. The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus will be used for analytical and graphical analysis of functions. Students will investigate series and polynomial approximations using Taylor and Maclaurin series. This is a fast-pace, rigorous, college-preparatory Calculus course. The text is Calculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic from Prentice Hall.  Click here for more information on the TPS Math Program, click here for a recorded explanation of our entire curriculum, or click here for the course outline. 

Section 1	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Lisa Crosby
Section 2	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Lori Martin

This course is a first-year high school course that gives students a rigorous foundation in chemistry, preparing them for college-level work. The class covers the following topics: nomenclature, significant figures, units, classification, molar calculations, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, redox reactions, solutions, atomic structure, Lewis structures, molecular geometry, gas laws, and equilibrium. The course contains thirty-one experiments which can all be performed at home with household chemicals. Formal lab reports will be required. This course requires the second edition of Apologia's Chemistry text (the first edition will not be compatible with the class).  Click here for more information on Rachel Arney's or Adele Week's chemistry classes.

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Adele Weeks
Section 2	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Adele Weeks
Section 3	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Adele Weeks
Section 4	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Rachel Arney
Section 5	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Rachel Arney
Section 6	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Rachel Arney
Section 7	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	William Boyer
Section 8	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	William Boyer

Chess 1 is designed to deeply familiarize students with the basics of Chess, regardless of their previous exposure to the game. Chess helps students strengthen logical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills in an enjoyable yet practical way. The first semester of Chess 1 focuses on learning how the pieces work together, learning to read notation well, and then focusing on the four First Principles of Chess: Force, Time, Space and the often-neglected Pawn Structure. Only with a well-developed understanding of these basics will students be ready for the Basic and Advanced Tactics of the second semester. From simple movements like the Fork and the Pin to more advanced tactics like how and when to Sacrifice, the student will gain an arsenal of tools to stretch their critical thinking and evaluation skills, both on and off the board.  Click here for more information.

Section 1

Tue

4:45 pm

-

6:15 pm

Closed

Nathan Cooper

Chess 1 taught both the basics of Chess, and how to wield its tactics. It was a very mathematical approach to the game, showing how when tactic A was applied to position B it created result C. Chess 2 begins with a study of Strategic Chess, familiarizing the student with the different patterns their tactical choices will bring about, and then uses those Strategic strengths to transition into a study of openings favorable to the student, not all of which are played in the same way. With these added realizations, the student will know how to choose the best strategy based on the strengths and weaknesses of his opponent's play. This well-developed beginning, coupled with key strategies in the middle of the game, will set the student in the right place to capitalize on advantages in a variety of endgames.  Click here for more information.

Section 1

Thu

4:45 pm

-

6:15 pm

Closed

Nathan Cooper

Section 1

Thu

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Open

Dan Ziebarth

Rhetoric is a two-year course on persuasive communication, focusing on the Five Canons originated by Aristotle: Invention, Arrangement, Style, Memory, and Delivery. (The Potter's School also offers Rhetoric 2, listed further down the course list.) The first year emphasizes the first two canons, when we look at how discourses are constructed and argued. It uses the curriculum written by the teacher, Classical Rhetoric for the Christian Student, supplemented with the Penguin Book of Historic Speeches edited by Brian MacAuley. Both years entail analysis of primary works and a fair amount of writing, and a research paper will be required each year as well. Rhetoric I is a rigorous literature and composition course that completely fulfills any upper level "English" requirement. Students must have working microphone at all times. Click here for more information.

Section 1	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Shaunna Howat
Section 2	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Shaunna Howat

Rhetoric II is the second year of continued study of the art and science of persuasive communication. Using Aristotle's Five Canons, Rhetoric 2 will emphasize Style, Memory and Delivery. We incorporate the study and use of Figures of Speech and different styles of writing, including a research paper, and will read several pieces of literature for the purupose of discussing both worldview and literary analysis. Students will learn about public speaking and practice different methods--memorized speeches, persuasive, impromptu, debate, etc., and will continue applying those methods of analysis of original discourses learned in Classical Rhetoric I. This course uses Classical Rhetoric for the Christian Student Level 2, authored by the instructor. Also required for this course are the following books: The Penguin Book of Historic Speeches, edited by Brian MacArthur; The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde; Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad; 1984 by George Orwell; and The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis. Rhetoric II is a rigorous literature and composition course that completely fulfills any upper level "English" requirement. Students must have working microphone at all times.  A webcam will be used for speeches to be recorded and uploaded.  Click here for more information.

Section 1

Wed

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Shaunna Howat

This course will take a detailed look at object-oriented programming in the language of C++. It is designed to prepare students who are interested in pursuing a computer degree at the university level. Students will develop their skills in the entire process of programming, from development to testing to publication. We will discuss structures, arrays, pointers, multiple file projects and programming in a GUI environment. Click here for more information. Students will be required to have Microsoft Academic Visual C++ .Net 2008 Standard. 

Section 1

Tue

3:00 pm

-

4:30 pm

Closed

Samuel Gray

This is a first course in programming in an object-oriented language. It will cover all the basic programming skills required to develop, debug and deploy an application, or to automate other applications, in a Windows environment. Students will be required to have Visual Studio 2008 Standard Edition or Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition. (Click here for more information.)

Section 1	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Bob Madison
Section 2	Tue	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Closed	Bob Madison
Section 3	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Bob Madison
Section 4	Fri	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Bob Madison

Section 1	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (1)	Ned Futoran
Section 2	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Open	Bill Crosby

NEW! The course includes a selection of books from World War II to the present.  Historical literary movements often encompass centuries, whereas the last seven decades have seen numerous philosophies or approaches to literature come and apparently leave.  In the course, we will examine the progression and trends of literature during these years.  Because this time period includes the present day, we also have the opportunity to better understand our own culture by examining the literary and philosophical movements that immediately precede the present. Most importantly, we will examine all of these works through a biblical worldview and learn to engage contemporary philosophy and culture in a manner that is cautious and discerning but also seeks to discover the ways in which God “has put eternity into man’s heart” (Ecclesiastes 3:11) and therefore may reveal truth to us through surprising means.  (Click here for the complete booklist.)

Section 1

Tue

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Lindsey Rosie

If you want to understand how harmony and chord progressions work in today's popular praise and worship music, then this one-year course is designed with you in mind! Although primarily aimed at keyboardists, guitarists, and bassists, this course will benefit any musician who aspires to compose, arrange, lead, or perform popular contemporary music. Students will thoroughly explore major and minor scales, modes, keys and key signatures, intervals, triads, four- and five-part chords, upper-structure chords, chord extensions, chord-scale relationships, voice-leading principles, and harmonic analysis of popular tunes. Assignments will include written exercises in interval-building, scale/mode-building, chord-building, chord-voicing, and voice-leading, as well as other assignments. We will pay particular attention to interpreting chord symbols from "lead sheet" notation. Furthermore, students will then apply this knowledge in a stylistically appropriate manner to whatever instruments they play. The course will even include a significant ear-training component. This class is intended for high school students comfortable with reading standard music notation. Plug in your axe, turn on your amp, crank up the volume, and get ready to make a joyful noise!

Section 1

Tue

4:45 pm

-

6:15 pm

Closed

David Hammer

NEW! This course introduces students to the process and techniques of different types of creative writing.  Students will discover their voice and imagination through journaling, story prompts, literary devices, word play, and more!  Guided writing assignments allow students to experiment with different genres, including fables, fairy tales, tall tales, poetry, myths, and legends.  Literary classics, such as the Tales of Uncle Remus, Aesop’s Fables, and Grimms Fairy Tales, along with contemporary classics, including The Velveteen Rabbit, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, and Amelia Bedelia, serve as models of analysis and application.  The course also highlights selected works from American folklore, Greek myths, and beloved children’s authors like Rudyard Kipling (How the Leopard Got His Spots), Hans Christian Anderson (The Emperor’s New Clothes) and Shel Silverstein (The Giving Tree).  Students will learn to read and critique compositions for elements of style, form, and humor.  Weekly class time focuses on instruction and discussion, and will allow opportunity for peer editing and collaboration.  All writing will be evaluated using the 6+1 Writing Traits method of assessment.  Students will have weekly writing challenges and maintain an interactive online portfolio of their best work. The second semester will incorporate a guided novel project component, where students can play with the concepts of character, plot, dialogue, theme, and setting.  Throughout participation in this course, students will be encouraged to showcase their talent and pursue various publishing opportunities. 

Section 1

Tue

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Closed

Janis Gaines

NEW! Many people recoil when they are faced with the supposed fact of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, but this is not necessary.  This class will address how those assumed “facts” can be confronted in a scientific way, and explore the many ways in which the theories surrounding the idea of evolution have had an impact on history. The areas to be studied include: (1) Darwin’s journey to being a naturalist, (2) The formation of Darwin’s ideas, (3) Development of the Darwinist (Evolutionary) Theory, (4) Eugenics movement starting in 1880s, (5) Eugenics movement in the early 1900s, (6) Connections between Darwin’s theories and the abortion movement (Planned Parenthood and Margaret Sanger), (7) Darwinian theoretic components in Hitler’s Mein Kampf, (8) Eugenics and Survival of the Fittest effect in Nazi Germany, (9) Growth of abortion in modern America, (10) Growing acceptance of euthanasia in the U.S. and worldwide, (11) What can and should you do as a believer, to be a witness for Christ in these areas? This class will utilize reading assignments with analysis, written responses to readings and discussions, sharing perspectives and responses in cooperative digital environments (online wikis and forums), analysis and written responses to primary source documents, contemplation of relevant video productions, and discussion of biblical concepts relevant to this study. For a final cumulative project, students will assemble a presentation of what they've learned and present it to an audience of their choosing. Our entire study will be guided by God’s Word, as we contemplate what He says about the life He created. Mr. Mark Stevens will teach this course with guest appearances by Mrs. Adele Weeks, a TPS Chemistry instructor and intelligent design enthusiast. 

Section 1

Thu

4:45 pm

-

6:15 pm

Closed

Mark Stevens

NEW! One of our primary concerns is that our kids would leave home for college and beyond firmly grounded in God's Truth and able to discern the world's subtle deceptions. Studying worldviews and discussing issues is good, but studying the Bible is essential. Therefore, this course is built on a recursive in-depth study of Gen 1-11, as this account of the Fall and the rapid progression of sin in Creation contains the foundational background for truth-assaulting worldviews and issues throughout time. From this starting point, we will study these worldviews and issues biblically from Genesis through Revelation, and historically from Creation to the Present. In this approach, students will see the unity and consistency of the entire Bible applied to each worldview and specific issue. There will be selected readings from outside texts, such as: The God Who Is There (Schaeffer); Total Truth (Pearcey); The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog (Sire); Thinking Like a Christian (Noebel); Reading Between the Lines: A Christian Guide to Literature (Veith); and Art for God's Sake: A Call to Recover the Arts (Ryken); and more. Where possible, discussions will be led by guest speakers with expertise in and passion for the particular topic under consideration. Topics will include: (1) What is Truth and how is it discerned?; (2) Current prevailing worldviews (Deism, Naturalism, Secular Humanism, Post-modernism, modern Eastern mysticism, "Christian" Modernism, and others) found in major regions of the world and on college campuses; (3) Issues such as cloning, global warming, abortion, capital punishment, gun control, and others; (4) Various cultural topics in media, music, and the arts; (5) Plus many others. Discussions will be open and interactive, and will consider the biblical basis for the range of conservative Christian views on each topic. In all topics and discussions we will affirm the centrality of salvation through grace by faith and the inerrant authority of the Bible. There will be no papers or tests, although the teacher will work with parents who want to assign papers to their students for credit. To make this course accessible for all students, the cost will be only $200 for the entire year (if you desire for your student to take the course but cannot afford it, please let us know). All proceeds from this course will go to TPS service missions. For a more detailed description, including a more complete list of topics and texts, please click here.

Section 1

Tue

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Closed

Jeff Gilbert

Do you want a literature course that prepares you in the areas of written expression, analytical thinking, and critical thinking and that will prepare you for college literature courses? If so, this course is for you. This course uses the college text The Norton Anthology of American Literature to 1865, Volumes A and B, to study American writers from the 1600s to 1865. There will be additional reading outside the text using handouts provided by the teacher. Students will examine the cultural, political, literary, and differing worldviews propagated by many famous American authors. Students will write one long essay weekly, covering different literary points of interest relating to the authors and their works, and complete discussion questions. They will also learn to write the AP-Style Analysis essay. Students will weekly share their written essays for peer review and instructor comment. The course will develop analytical reading and expository writing skills to prepare students for college. There will be a midterm exam and final exam for each semester that contain multiple-choice and essay questions.  Click here for more information.

Section 1

Wed

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Closed

Melinda Meuser

In this one semester economics class we will compare and contrast the market economy that we enjoy with the command economies commonly found in countries with a communist government. We will study how and why the Law of Supply and Demand works in both economic systems. With respect to the market economy we will study the role competition plays, the role of savings and borrowing, the role of government, as well as what makes up the money supply and how it is controlled. We will study money--what it is and is not, what functions it serves and why all money is not equal. Toward the end of the semester we will look at the supposed benefits and possible perils of a global economy, along with the past, present and possible future roles of the United Nations. We will also briefly review NAFTA and GATT, treaties which have affected our economy. In the final weeks of course we will talk about savings and investing on a personal level, and the problems associated with being in debt. There will be a semester-long project to track and graph the stock market, then invest an imaginary $10,000. Part of the final class will be spent discussing your stock market experience. The textbook, Economics: Work and Prosperity (#61263), the student test book (#61298), and the student quiz book (#61328) must be purchased directly from Abeka. Click here for more course information.

Section 1	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Don Rucker
Section 2	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Don Rucker

Please see description for Economics (1st Sem)

Section 1

Mon

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Open

Don Rucker

This advanced physical science elective combines the theory of electronics with practical applications. Laboratory experiments will serve as motivation for the theory, and the course includes hands-on electronic experiments using a low-cost customized student kit. Upon completion, the student will be able to analyze and design simple electronic circuits and have a college preparatory understanding of their basic principles. The text will be the latest edition of McGraw-Hill's Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics. The text will also be supplemented with other materials. Topics include measurement, DC and AC circuits, resistance, capacitance, inductance, RLC circuits, transformers, and impedance matching. Semiconductors will be studied extensively, including diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits, along with applications including oscillators, amplifiers, power supplies, radio transmission and reception, and digital electronics. Students will also be introduced to electronic principles behind wireless communication, computers, and artificial intelligence. Lab kit and multimeter must be purchased.

Section 1

Thu

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Closed

Justin Myrick

The study of music theory is an essential part of any musician's training. A thorough knowledge of the language and structure of music will enhance the musician's ability to understand, analyze, and perform music of all types. This course will focus on the Western classical music tradition, including notation (brief review), keys, scales of various sorts, intervals, tonality, non-harmonic tones, and especially harmony, chord structures, and Roman numeral analysis. A little music history is included as well. This challenging course is intended for high school students and is appropriate for both vocalists and instrumentalists.

Section 1

Thu

8:00 am

-

9:30 am

Closed

Martha Spotts

Fluency in any language includes reading, speaking, and writing with skill and ease. Mastery of the English language begins with a strong foundation in the parts of speech and continues developing through grammar exercises and writing assignments. Students taking this course will receive a foundational knowledge of the parts of speech and a relational understanding of the function of each part. Students will learn to build strong sentences and develop strategies to organize their thoughts into paragraphs and essays. Study of literature (Redwall and In Freedom's Cause) and poetry will help ignite creative expression in the students' writing. Working with vocabulary, grammar, exciting stories, and beautiful poetry will give students fluency with finesse. Click here for the course overview.

Section 1	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Lisa Cooper
Section 2	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Lisa Cooper
Section 3	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Lisa Cooper
Section 4	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Lisa Cooper
Section 5	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Lisa Cooper
Section 6	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Kristy Massie
Section 7	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Kristy Massie
Section 8	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Kristy Massie
Section 9	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Kristy Massie
Section 10	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Naomi Neuman
Section 11	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Naomi Neuman
Section 12	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 13	Thu	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Closed	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 14	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Lisa Cooper
Section 15	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Lisa Cooper

The English 2 course builds on the skills acquired in TPS English 1. Students explore a wide variety of composition writing, including several essay styles, research, fiction, and poetry. Students practice with more advanced compositional techniques, including supporting a thesis, organizing information, and writing with style and vivid description. Instructors introduce critical thinking skills through student assessment of personal writing and analyzing classic literature. Students also learn how to give encouraging, thoughtful feedback to each other in a community of writers. Literature selections include a novel, two plays, short stories, and a large selection of poetry. This course's engaging approach to writing and literature encourages self-expression and creativity while maintaining a high level of compositional excellence. Please click here to read the overview, syllabus, and parent responsibility agreement carefully before registering.

Section 1	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Nancy Shearon
Section 2	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Nancy Shearon
Section 3	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Nancy Shearon
Section 4	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Nancy Shearon
Section 5	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Brianna Tittel
Section 6	Tue	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Closed	Brianna Tittel
Section 7	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Brianna Tittel
Section 8	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Heather Ives
Section 9	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Heather Ives
Section 10	Tue	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Closed	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 11	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 12	Mon	11:45 pm	-	1:15 am	Closed	Brianna Tittel
Section 13	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 14	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Ruth Ann Frederick

This course lays a solid foundation in grammar, writing skills, and literature comprehension to ensure academic excellence and success in life. The students will develop an understanding of the spiritual importance of words and effective communication from a biblical perspective. Students will learn to implement the steps of the writing process and develop strategies for mastering effective written communication by practicing a variety of writing styles, including narrative, expository, compare/contrast, and literary analysis. This course utilizes the 6+1 Writing Traits: content, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions, and presentation. The literature studies include King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Howard Pyle, Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Hinds' Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard, poetry, and other short story selections. Student's study of English in this course will be aided by The Gregg Reference Manual, Tenth Edition. Click here for more information.  

Section 1	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 2	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 3	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 4	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 5	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 6	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 7	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 8	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Nancy Shearon
Section 9	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Nancy Shearon
Section 10	Mon	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Closed	Lanie Timko
Section 11	Mon	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Closed	Lanie Timko
Section 12	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Heather Yost
Section 13	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Heather Yost
Section 14	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Janis Gaines

Using Charles Dunmore's Studies in Etymology and an accompanying online workbook, students in this course will learn approximately 1000 Latin and Greek bases, as well as prefixes and suffixes which are the building blocks for thousands of English words. Dunmore's treatment of vocabulary through the Latin and Greek roots is exhaustive, yet clearly presented in an entertaining manner. His approach to the intriguing origins and connotations of English words brings freshness to a topic which could otherwise devolve into dry memorization of long lists of words. This supplementary course is highly recommended for students who have a desire to boost standardized test vocabulary scores, and for those who wish to improve their reading comprehension. The course includes many exercises which are specifically designed to assist students in preparation for the vocabulary segment of the SAT. Please click here for more information.

Section 1	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Dave Spotts
Section 2	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Dave Spotts
Section 3	Fri	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Dave Spotts

NEW! In this one semester course, students will learn about Islam in the United States and abroad. Islam has rapidly grown to become the second largest religion in the world, with almost one billion adherents, or nearly one in every five people on earth. In the United states there are presently more Muslims than Methodists. This course consistes of three parts: In Part One, students will seek to explore and explain the fundamental beliefs of Islam concerning God, creation, prophets, Muhammad, the Qur'an and salvation. In Part Two, students will respond biblically to basic Muslim beliefs in God, Muhammad and the Qur'an. In Part Three, students will examine the evidence for the Christian counterclaim. The teacher for this course was raised as a Muslim in Turkey and then the Netherlands before becoming a Christian.  Click here for more information.

Section 1

Wed

3:00 pm

-

4:30 pm

Open

Guney Gul

NEW! How can we read, write, and enjoy the beauty of fantasy literature from a Christian perspective? Our close study of three major fantasy authors—J. R. R. Tolkien, George MacDonald, and Calvin Miller—will help us “baptize our imaginations” as we answer this question. In this class, while sharpening their Biblical worldview, students will also hone their analytical, evaluative, and communicative skills as they prepare for college. During this semester students will read The Hobbit, The Princess and the Goblin, The Princess and Curdie, and The Singer Trilogy. This course has a strong writing component, and students will write two essays or creative pieces weekly as well as completing vocabulary, book questions, and literary findings. Students will weekly share their literary findings and essays in class for peer critique and instructor comment. Students must write at an upper high school to pre-college level to enter this class. Dr. Sharon Bridwell designed this course and selected Mrs. Naomi Neuman to teach it.  Though it may be taken as a standalone course, this is intended as a second semester to the first semester TPS Science Fiction Literature class, and registration priority will be given to those who are registered for both courses.

Section 1

Wed

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Open

Naomi Neuman

This class is for the beginning high school student, or for the eager eighth grader who has had some French. The course completes the BJU textbook French 1 for Christian Schools, along with the workbook and tapes in one year. The students learn vocabulary for food, transportation, families, clothing, school, body parts, sports, animals and housing. They also learn the three main verb families and some irregular verbs in the present and past tenses. In addition, they use adjectives, adverbs, partitives, direct and indirect objects, and prepositions. The class time is used for speaking activities, explanations and cultural highlights. There will be approximately three hours of homework per week, a test per chapter, a midterm exam and a final exam.

Section 1	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Barbara Starosciak
Section 2	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Barbara Starosciak
Section 3	Fri	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Barbara Starosciak

This class is year one of a two year cycle that takes the junior high student through the equivalent of high school French I. Using the BJU text French 1 for Christian Schools, the students will learn to greet others in French, talk about their families, count to 1,000, describe their homes and furniture, ask questions, give directions, go shopping, order in a restaurant, talk about the weather and discuss their daily activities. The textbook, workbook and cassette tapes provide a complete program for learning French. Games, competitions, activities and cultural events will make this class even more enjoyable.

Section 1	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Barbara Starosciak
Section 2	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Barbara Starosciak

This course is for the high school student who has finished TPS French 1 or the middle school student who has completed two years of JH French with TPS. This class covers at least one half of the second book in the BJU series, French 2 for Christian Schools. First, the students review the three verb families in present and past tenses. Then the imperfect, near future and future tenses are introduced. The vocabulary includes words for clothing, food, sports, animals, geography and culture. As the course progresses the students will acquire more grammar and build more complex sentences. Class time is spent in oral activities, grammar explanations and cultural highlights. There will be approximately three hours of homework per week, a test on each chapter, a midterm exam and a final exam.

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Barbara Starosciak
Section 2	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Barbara Starosciak
Section 3	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Barbara Starosciak

This class is the second in a two year cycle that takes the junior high student through the equivalent of high school French I. For the second year of Junior High French, students will continue and complete the BJU text French 1 for Christian Schools. We will review the first half of the book and then continue with the vocabulary for writing a letter, visiting the doctor, going to school, talking about spiritual things, renting an apartment, playing sports, naming animals and using the train. Students will also learn to give a testimony in French. For grammar the class will cover interrogatives, direct objects, indirect objects, and relative pronouns. Student knowledge of verbs will grow with the regular RE verbs, pouvoir and vouloir, venir, connatre, savoir, voir, croire, and -yer verbs. The class will also learn the passé composé using avoir and tre. There will be monthly cultural events, with lots of review and even some games in class.

Section 1

Mon

9:45 am

-

11:15 am

Closed

Barbara Starosciak

The class will review the important material from BJU's French 2 for Christian Schools. For verb tenses, the class will cover the conditional, the subjunctive, the passé simple, the past conditional, and all the verb tenses required for French literature. There will be a test every three weeks, a midterm and a final exam. During the second semester, the class will read excerpts from Le Petit Nicolas by Sempé-Goscinny. This comic story will delight students who have worked to master French.

Section 1

Mon

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Closed

Barbara Starosciak

French IV continues the development of grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension with an emphasis on French literature. In the textbook, the student will review with dialogs, then study profiles in French history and finish with three well-known short story adaptations. Next, the student will study a play by Molière. Second semester the class will read Le Petit Prince by Antoine de St. Exupéry. This curriculum will help prepare those students who want to take the French Advanced Placement (language) Exam in the spring. Evaluation of comprehension in this course will take the form of quizzes, comprehension questions, written compositions, oral interpretation, translations, a midterm and a final paper or media project. Films and cultural activities will enhance the student’s understanding la Francophonie.

Section 1

Fri

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Barbara Starosciak

NEW! This class is a supplement “lab” for the students who have had a year of French, basic vocabulary and know how to conjugate verbs in the present and past tenses. We will spend the entire 90 minutes of class in conversation. Each student will contribute ideas, give oral reports, discuss, debate and engage with his/her classmates in French. We will play games and use the vocabulary and grammar taught in the regular section of French each week. There will be some reading and preparation for class but very little written homework.

Section 1	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Barbara Starosciak
Section 2	Thu	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Closed	Barbara Starosciak

Better known as FST, this is the first half of a comprehensive precalculus course. It covers polynomial functions, trigonometric functions, and other elementary functions such as logarithmic, exponential, and the power functions. It explores all these functions in detail through graphing, identifying their domains and ranges, finding roots, and applying the functions to practical problems. The course also emphasizes modeling, in that each of the functions is used to model real-life problems and there is enough work in the Statistics section to enable the students to perform statistical modeling. Students will study the general quadratic in detail with analytic geometry. They will also study matrices, complex numbers, and polar coordinates. FST is a fast-paced course, providing an excellent background for those wishing to take calculus and those who want use mathematics as a problem solving tool. The text is Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry 2nd edition from the UCSMP ("Chicago Math") series. Click here for more information on the TPS Math Program

Section 1	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Lisa Crosby
Section 2	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Lisa Crosby

This exciting introductory science course for junior high students has been enhanced to include even more interactive and engaging activities to encourage students to dive deep into General Science!  Students will approach each week’s topic by first taking a systematic look at the subject matter through reading in the text, but their study won’t stop there!  During class, students will enhance and build on this systematic knowledge by examining and discussing new scientific discoveries that have been made in the area they are studying, what current impact this has on our culture and world, and briefly look at scientific career fields pertaining to the week’s topic.  Although this course is “introductory” in that it is many junior high student's first methodical study of science, General Science is not amateur in the breadth of topics to be covered.  The scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology are just some of the important topics covered.  Assignments and homework will be targeted to challenge and equip junior high students to read with comprehension and study and take tests at a more advanced level, giving them ample opportunity to see improvement and success in reward for their hard work.  This course will require the text Exploring Creation with General Science, 2nd Edition, by Dr. Jay Wile, in which students will read 20-25 pages per module.  In addition to this reading, the homework for each module will include completion of a Module Study Guide to help students prepare for the module test, one typed and other hand-written experiment reports to be compiled in the student’s lab notebook , and an end-of-module test.  Students will show their knowledge on two semester exams, to be taken at the end of the first and second semesters.  During class, bi-weekly ungraded “quiz bowls” will help students get excited about what they’ve learned and review for the module tests by dividing into two teams for a friendly competition.

Section 1	Mon	10:00 pm	-	11:30 pm	Closed	Bob Lemon
Section 2	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Lori McKeeman
Section 3	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Lori McKeeman
Section 4	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Lindsey Rosie
Section 5	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Lindsey Rosie

From the dustiest desert to the soggiest rainforest, we will study the major geographical features across the globe while considering the amazing ways people have adapted to natural conditions and changed those conditions for their own purposes. Everyday we hear reports of droughts, floods, and the devastation of war. We will look at the benefits and challenges posed by the industrialization of the planet, increases in population, and the competition for natural resources. With an emphasis on missions, we will also consider how God is at work in the world's ever changing landscape.

Section 1	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Helen Williams
Section 2	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Helen Williams
Section 3	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Helen Williams

This course is a complete high school level Geometry course with formal proof. It examines coordinates, transformations, area and volume formulas, and three-dimensional figures early in the year, using a visually-oriented "hands-on" approach which lays a foundation for intuitive understanding of geometric concepts. The course then builds on this foundation by developing proofs and mathematical arguments. The text is Geometry, 3rd Edition, from the UCSMP ("Chicago Math") series. Click here for more information on the TPS Math Program or click here for a recorded explanation of our entire curriculum.

Section 1	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Lisa Crosby
Section 2	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Lisa Crosby
Section 3	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Lisa Crosby
Section 4	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Lisa Crosby
Section 5	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Lisa Crosby
Section 6	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Lisa Crosby
Section 7	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Lisa Crosby

This course uses the Deutsch Aktuell Level 1 textbook, workbook, and Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises book. The emphasis is on grammar, vocabulary, culture, speaking and writing skills. The first semester will cover statements, questions, definite and indefinite articles, personal pronouns, word order, present tense verb endings, future tense, modal verbs, nominative and accusative cases and noun plurals. The second semester will continue with indirect objects, separable prefix verbs, stem vowel changing verbs, possessive adjectives, accusative and dative prepositions, and present perfect tense.  Students will study German cultures from a Christian perspective and begin to study German literature. Students will be expected to do approximately three hours of homework each week, which includes memorizing vocabulary and Scripture in German, learning new grammar concepts, and reviewing concepts from previous lessons.  During the Spring Semester students will study a special unit on the Holocaust and will be required to read The Diary of Anne Frank. There will be at least one quiz per chapter, a test at the end of each chapter, and a comprehensive final exam at the end of the year. The course will implement the use of audio files for homework as needed, so students must have and maintain a working microphone and be able to make audio files to upload to the teacher.

Section 1	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Linda Gilliam
Section 2	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Linda Gilliam

NEW! This course is year one of a two year cycle that takes the junior high student through the equivalent of high school German 1. This course will use the Deutsch Aktuell Level 1 materials, including the textbook, workbook, and grammar and vocabulary workbook. We will cover the first half of the text during this course, and complete the text in TPS German 2 for Junior High. Students will be expected to develop a high beginner level of proficiency in speaking and writing German, including statements, questions, definite and indefinite articles, personal pronouns, word order, present tense verb endings, future tense, modal verbs, nominative and accusative cases and noun plurals. Class time will include prayer, songs, introduction to new vocabulary, art, and opportunities for each student to speak. Beyond language proficiency, students will also study German history and culture from a Christian perspective. Students will be expected to do several hours of work outside class each week, including memorizing vocabulary and scripture in German, learning new grammar concepts, and reviewing concepts from previous lessons. There will be a practice quiz approximately every other week, a test at the end of each chapter, and an end of the year exam. Students are expected to have and maintain a working microphone and to make and submit audio files.

Section 1

Tue

3:00 pm

-

4:30 pm

Closed

Linda Gilliam

Section 1	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Linda Gilliam
Section 2	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Linda Gilliam

This course uses Deutsch Aktuell Level 3 textbook and workbook materials. The teacher will provide information for purchasing additional materials. At the B1 level, students' comprehension and production moves from the concrete to the abstract, which is reflected in the structures as well as in the material. Whereas at the A1 level students relied mostly on receiving and giving of information, at the B1 level a more balanced distribution of concrete and abstract material is emerging. Students will continue to acquaint themselves with German cultures from a Christian perspective and to develop an appreciation for German literature. Poetry, short stories, Emil und die Detektive, Geheime Mission (a mystery set in German-speaking countries) and other TBA texts auf Deutsch will be an integral part of the level III experience. Students will be expected to do approximately three hours of homework per week, including memorizing vocabulary and scripture in German. Small group work will be assigned most weeks, to encourage language practice outside of class. There will be at least one quiz per chapter, a test at the end of every chapter, and a final exam at the end of the year. The course will use audio files for homework as needed, so students must have and maintain a working microphone and be able to make audio files to upload to the teacher.

Section 1

Thu

3:00 pm

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4:30 pm

Closed

Linda Gilliam

According to Gary DeMar, the author of our primary text, "the battle today is over lordship. The issue of politics today is at the issue of sovereignty. Who is the Lord of all life to whom man must give his total allegiance, Christ or Caesar? The answer to this question is the difference between liberty and slavery, justice and tyranny." This full year advanced government course will focus on this critical issue of our day: the relationship of Christ and His Word to our political and legal system in the United States. Who has jurisdiction over American society, Jesus Christ or the State? Is America to be a Christian nation? In response to these sweeping questions, this course will affirm that "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord" (Psalm 33:12)." and "For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our King. He will save us" (Isaiah 33:22). Join us in an advanced study of God's Word applied to civil government. We will supplement the primary "God and Government" text with a number of other original sources.

Section 1

Tue

1:15 pm

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2:45 pm

Closed

Ned Futoran

In his book The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey states, "I first got acquainted with Jesus when I was a child, singing Jesus Loves Me in Sunday school...I associated Jesus with Kool-Aid and sugar cookies and gold stars for good attendance." Later in life he saw Jesus portrayed as a psychedelic hippie, a wild revolutionary and someone with the personality of a Star Trek Vulcan. The wild range left him wondering, "Just who is Jesus?" Looking to modern scholarship for an answer only muddied the waters. But when he turned to the Gospels, the fog began to lift. In them, he encountered someone less predictable, less tame and yet more purposeful and passionate than anyone he'd ever met. Ultimately, the Gospels reminded Yancey as to why Jesus Christ is the dividing point of history and humanity. This class will give students an opportunity to come face-to-face with Christ through the Gospels. This course will use two texts: The Holy Bible and Lee Strobel's The Case For Christ. The Life Application Study Bible is also highly recommended. Each week students must come to class prepared to discuss the following which pertains to the assigned reading: (1) One thing I read about Christ that bewilders me, (2) One thing about Christ that convicts me, (3) One thing about Christ that inspires me. This course also requires students to write several papers and complete weekly essay questions.  Click here for more information.  

Section 1

Thu

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Dan Ziebarth

It would be no exaggeration to say the average person knows little about the document upon which our government is built. However, in 1831 a 26-year old visitor from France, Alexis de Tocqueville, was clearly impressed with American's knowledge of their law. He wrote "In New England, every citizen receives...the history of his country, and the leading features of the Constitution." That's right--American students used to study the Constitution! This class will look at the civil authorities from a biblical perspective and examine the biblical principles that were foundational in forming the American Republic. Students will see how these principles were woven throughout our foundational documents, beginning with the Declaration of Independence. Students will gain a solid working knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and how it pertains to us today. The course uses the text Constitutional Recipe for Freedom by Erich Pratt. (Note: This course is scheduled so it can be paired in the same time block with a second semester course in "Constitutional Law" or "Applied Government and Economics". It may also be followed by a second semester full Economics course, or taken as a standalone first semester course.

Section 1	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Erich Pratt
Section 2	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Erich Pratt
Section 3	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Erich Pratt
Section 4	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Erich Pratt

Please see the course description for Government: The Constitutional Recipe for Freedom (1st Sem).

Section 1

Fri

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Full, Wait List (3)

Erich Pratt

This supplementary, one-semester course provides students with comprehensive instruction in grammar, mechanics, punctuation, usage, and diagramming to enable students to achieve a solid understanding in these areas and prepare them for the SAT and other high school and college English classes. Students will apply their acquired knowledge weekly through grammar and diagramming homework and SAT-style writing assignments. In addition, students will learn to use The Gregg Reference Manual, Tenth Edition and accompanying worksheets, the primary texts in this course, as valuable tools in their writing and understanding of grammar and will also look for punctuation and grammar errors in the world around them. They must complete a midterm and final exam to test comprehension on all topics covered in the class. Grammar Review will benefit almost any high school student in need of grammar improvement who meets the prerequisites. This course is recommended to take concurrently with 10th grade or above composition or literature course, but not with English 3 (which has its own grammar component).  Click here for more information. 

Section 1	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Melinda Meuser
Section 2	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Melinda Meuser

Please see the course description for Grammar Review (1st Sem).

Section 1

Mon

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Open

Melinda Meuser

NEW! A one-semester core course that integrates spiritual and moral truths, encouraging and motivating students toward wellness excellence, helping them reach the potential God has intended for them. The course covers many topics, including nutrition, diseases, body care, stress, anxiety, relationships, addictions, abuse, eating disorders, depression, peer pressure, and building spiritual muscles. The approach will be balanced between pertinent scriptural principles and physical health, emphasizing parental involvement in applying knowledge learned. The course is based on the textbook, “Total Health: Choices for a Winning Lifestyle” by Susan Boe.

Section 1

Thu

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Closed

Sally Wheeler

NEW! Please see description for Health and Wellness (1st Semester).

Section 1

Thu

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Open

Sally Wheeler

NEW! Hermeneutics is a technical term that refers to the science and art of interpreting and applying the Bible.  Hermeneutics is a science because it approaches the text of Scripture with specific rules or principles, and an art because it takes skill and practice for the student to apply these principles to a text of Scripture.  In this course, students will practice making detailed observations on the text of Scripture.  They will learn how to interpret a text of Scripture within its original historical context based on the literary structure of the text and the antecedent theology that informs it.  They will learn special principles for interpreting the different literary genres of Scripture.  Finally, they will learn principles for making practical applications from Scripture to their own modern contexts.  (This course is a good precursor to the TPS course "Theology Matters".)

Section 1

Thu

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Myron Kauk

Section 1

Tue

9:45 am

-

11:15 am

Closed

Bill Crosby

This class, which provides a good follow-on to TPS Ancient Israel, provides an in-depth look at the connection between the history and the land of Israel. It has been said that after a visit to Israel, the black and white text of the Bible is changed into vivid color. Using maps and satellite images, this course examines the chronology of biblical events as they occurred in the regional geography of the Promised Land. Starting with an introduction to various theological positions concerning Israel, the course provides students with an overview of the past two millennium and an emphasis on national Israel since 1948. The teacher recently spent a school year in Israel and made arrangements for expert enhancements to this class.

Section 1

Tue

4:45 pm

-

6:15 pm

Closed

Brent Nichols

Section 1

Tue

9:45 am

-

11:15 am

Full, Wait List (0)

Bill Crosby

This course is based on the ABEKA text History of the World. It leads students on a journey through time from Creation to the late twentieth century. The course's biblical perspective connects the past with the present, teaching junior high students to recognize the hand of God in human events. History of the World studies "His Story", considering the rise and fall of nations and individuals as they respond to God's truth. A study of geography will interlace all historical material, providing students with a geographical setting for historical events. Time lines will help students properly place events in the full scope of God's plan.

Section 1

Thu

8:15 pm

-

9:45 pm

Closed

Bob Lemon

How does the economy affect your family? How does your family affect the economy? This class will look first at the big picture economy, and then consider how the individual interacts with the economy. It will compare and contrast our economy with other economic systems, such as command economies found under Socialism and Communism as well as traditional economies found in lesser developed countries. Then students will study banking, credit, insurance, property ownership, employment, and business ownership. There will be some outside reading and year-long projects, including stock market tracking and analysis. Upon completion of this course students will have a practical understanding of different types of insurance, checking and savings accounts, credit and credit cards, the fundamentals of the stock market, and the relationship between risk and return in an investment. This class will be practical and fun! Click here for more information.

Section 1	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Don Rucker
Section 2	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Don Rucker

NEW!  Musicians and non-musicians alike are invited to explore the fascinating world of Western classical music in this course. Using BJU’s Appreciating Music, we will delve into the mysteries of instrument families, basic music theory, and various musical forms such as the fugue, sonata, and symphony. Students will be introduced to the various musical eras and some major composers from those eras, all from a biblical perspective. Classical music is an important and valuable part of western civilization’s great cultural legacy; it’s our musical heritage. In a society where so much of music has devolved into little more than noise set to a catchy rhythm, it is imperative that young minds gain an understanding of and appreciation for music that has stood the test of time and set their sights on something better than the latest top 40 ditties. (Minimum enrollment: 8)

Section 1

Wed

3:00 pm

-

4:30 pm

Closed

Martha Spotts

In The Lord of the Rings, J. R. R. Tolkien's imaginative genius forged a new world, Middle-earth, complete with its own legends and history, and its own languages and peoples. Many have read the books and seen the movies, but few have actually studied The Lord of the Rings series in depth. This advanced Grade 12 course will look at Tolkien's background in early English literature and comparative mythology to see how he prepared himself for writing the Annals of the Shire and the translated narrative from the pen of Frodo Baggins. Students will complete written weekly assignments of three types of essay formats, brief findings, book reviews, poetry/song analyses, and other literary discussion on The Lord of the Rings. Students will review Tolkien's works by using his own standard of what makes good fantasy literature. The course allows students to review all major areas of literary study in preparation for college placement exams, and allows students to develop critical analysis skills within the fantasy genre. Under the direction of the instructor, students will actually do much of the teaching during class based on their weekly readings and study. All students will share their written essays for peer review and instructor comment. This course was designed by Dr. Sharon Bridwell, and she personally selected Mrs. Naomi Neuman to teach it. Though it may be taken as a standalone course, it is intended as a second semester to the first semester Lewis class, and registration priority will be given to those who are registered for both courses.

Section 1

Wed

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Open

Naomi Neuman

This course is an introductory literature and writing course, in which students will read through the seven books that comprise C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia. Class discussions will focus on the stories from literal, moral, and allegorical points of view. Writing assignments will employ both creative and expository composition. Weekly homework assignments will prepare students for the class discussions.
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Section 1	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Kathryn Richards
Section 2	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Kathryn Richards
Section 3	Tue	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Closed	Kathryn Richards

Students who wish to learn the Greek language and be prepared to read the New Testament and other Greek literature start here. Our grammar textbook emphasizes Attic Greek, but students will see that almost all the rules of Attic Greek apply to several other dialects of Greek, allowing them to develop a reading ability in the Greek language as used from approximately the eighth century B.C. through the fourth century A.D. Near the end of Greek I, the class will supplement the grammar textbook with New Testament readings. Please click here for more information.

Section 1

Tue

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Dave Spotts

This course completes our introduction to the grammar and a broad spectrum of vocabulary needed to read many Attic, Hellenistic, Homeric, or Koine Greek authors. While students complete their survey of grammar they will also read John's Gospel in its entirety in Greek. Please click here for more information.

Section 1

Tue

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Closed

Dave Spotts

Students in Greek 1 and 2 have studied all the grammar and a broad spectrum of vocabulary needed to read many Attic, Hellenistic, Homeric, or Koine Greek authors. Now we turn our attention to New Testament readings. This class rotates through various New Testament books, so students of various experience levels can participate together for multiple years. In addition to reading and translation, students emphasize careful grammatical and exegetical commentary on what they read.  Please click here for more information.

Section 1

Tue

3:00 pm

-

4:30 pm

Closed

Dave Spotts

Students begin their journey to the goal of being able to read works composed from the first century B.C. to the fourth century A.D. right here. In this course, students meet all the different declensions of nouns, adjectives and pronouns, as well as a good number of the features of verbs. They will meet and learn to use a vocabulary of approximately 700 words. By the end of High School Latin II, students will have covered all the grammar and a good deal of the vocabulary needed to read many Classical Latin authors. Through readings and exercises, students will learn to analyze Latin words and sentences in context, read, write, and correct sentences, and understand the Roman world in the early 2nd century A.D. This course features extensive use of Internet-based extension exercises and introductory materials for all concepts covered. Please click here for more information.

Section 1	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Dave Spotts
Section 2	Tue	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Closed	Dave Spotts
Section 3	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Dave Spotts

This course is year one of a two year cycle that takes the junior high student through the equivalent of high school Latin 1. Students begin their journey to the goal of being able to read works composed from the first century B.C. to the fourth century A.D. In this course, students meet basic nouns, adjectives, and pronouns in their most common uses in the Latin language as they also meet an ancient Roman family in their home. For students who continue their study of Latin through completion of high school Latin 2, they will have covered all the grammar and most of the vocabulary needed to read many Classical Latin authors. This course features extensive use of on-line extension exercises and introductory materials to all concepts covered. Click here for more information.

Section 1	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Dave Spotts
Section 2	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Dave Spotts

In this continuation of our Latin program, students complete their introduction to Latin grammar, learning many features of Latin verbs and fine details of syntax. Students meet and learn to use a vocabulary of approximately 800 words in addition to those learned in Latin 1. Students continue to aim at a goal of being able to read works composed from the first century B.C. to the fourth century A.D. After this course, students will be prepared for the transition into reading Classical Latin authors. Through readings and exercises, students will learn to analyze Latin words and sentences in context, read, write, and correct sentences, and understand the Roman world in the early 2nd century A.D. This course features extensive use of Internet-based extension exercises and introductory materials for all concepts covered. Please click here for more information.

Section 1	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Dave Spotts
Section 2	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Dave Spotts

This course is the second in a two year cycle that takes the junior high student through the equivalent of high school Latin 1. Students will continue their journey through Latin usage, meeting many new groups of nouns and adjectives, as they follow the Roman family they met in Latin 1 for Junior High. For students who continue their study of Latin through completion of high school Latin 2, they will have covered all the grammar and most of the vocabulary needed to read many Classical Latin authors. Through readings and exercises, students will continue to learn to analyze Latin words and sentences in context, read, write, and correct sentences, and understand the Roman world in the early 2nd century A.D.
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Section 1

Thu

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Closed

Dave Spotts

This course marks the transition from recently composed Latin intended to instruct students in grammar, vocabulary, and syntax into ancient Latin literature. Students begin with a modern survey of Roman history and a retelling of Vergil's Aeneid. They then move on to read unedited Roman historians, gaining a grasp of "real" Roman literature as well as a first-hand view of Roman thought. Progression to this reading level of a foreign language is often considered a key to long-term mastery of the language, as students become more comfortable interacting with concepts they have learned in previous grammar courses.
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Section 1

Thu

8:00 am

-

9:30 am

Closed

Dave Spotts

In this advanced Latin readings course, students who have already made a transition into reading unedited ancient Roman authors will read and interact with a variety of Latin authors, including Livy, Ovid, Cicero, Eutropius, Aulus Gellius, Cornelius Nepos, Sallust, and Horace. Through reading and discussion students will evaluate the literary style of Rome at the height of its cultural development. They will also evaluate and analyze the values and world view expressed by the authors they read, developing an informed Biblical opinion about these classic authors.
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Section 1

Fri

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Dave Spotts

NEW! Linux is a popular and free operating system that is heavily used and supported by many universities and businesses. This course will cover the basics of application programming using the Linux model, which applies to any Unix compatible system including Mac OS/X and Cygwin on Windows. It will focus on shell programming, Linux file system and kernel services, telecommunications, debugging, memory management, scripting, and an introduction to many available tools such as sed, grep, regular expressions, gcc, gdb, and more.

Section 1

Tue

6:30 pm

-

8:00 pm

Closed

Rich Yonts

This course builds a literary foundation to ensure success in upper level literature courses. In this course students will read through five novels and one play from a variety of cultures including British, French, Russian, and American.  Students will learn to employ the use of literary terms within their weekly writing assignments and discussion guides.  Writing assignments will employ both creative and expository composition. Weekly homework assignments will prepare students for the class discussions. Students must come to class prepared to share their answers orally with a working microphone. Participation plays a major part in a student’s grade in this course.

Section 1	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Nikki Troxell
Section 2	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Nikki Troxell
Section 3	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Vanessa Bush
Section 4	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Vanessa Bush

This course will give students an introduction to computer programming and robotics. As they learn the Terrapin logo computer language, they will expand the horizons of their thinking about what a computer program can do. At the same time they will learn the basic techniques of good computer programming. They will experience robotics hands-on as they build and program their own robots with the Lego NXT robotics kit. The course brings together programming and robotics. Studying these two areas simultaneously will stimulate the students' imaginations toward new and wonderful ways of applying this technology.  
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Section 1	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Samuel Gray
Section 2	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Samuel Gray
Section 3	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Samuel Gray
Section 4	Thu	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Closed	Samuel Gray
Section 5	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Samuel Gray

This course concentrates on marine wildlife and marine habitats. It provides a survey of members of each biological kingdom that live in marine environments. The student will learn about the microscopic organisms that make life in the ocean possible, including details about their interesting habits and life cycles. The student will also learn about the anatomy of many macroscopic marine creatures such as clams, starfish, and sharks. The course employs experiments designed to be done at home. Students perform approximately thirty-one lab activities per year. Labs include simple experiments using household items, three dissection experiments using a purchased dissection kit, and microscope labs using a sophisticated microscope and associated equipment. This course requires Apologia's Exploring Creation with Marine Biology text. Students must complete 20-25 pages of reading per module, one set of Module Study Guide questions per module, one typewritten Experiment Report per module, all remaining Module experiment activities in a paper-and-ink laboratory report notebook, and an online Module Test at the end of each module. There will also be an online semester exam at the end of first and second semesters.

Section 1

Thu

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Closed

Lori McKeeman

NEW! In this exciting new course, students will spend the first semester concentrating on the Middle Ages (Medieval era) of history with a focus on pre-modern Europe and the Near East (modern day Middle-East). Students in this course will delve into the politics, religion, culture, warfare, economics and society of what would become France, England, Italy, Germany and Spain. Nobleman, ladies, knights, monks, kings and serfs will all be examined in this survey course of circa 400 to 1400 A.D. Intrinsic in this study is an examination of the spread of Christianity through the Catholic Church and major Christian movements such as the Crusades, the Investiture Controversy, the rise of monasticism, and the Inquisition. During the second semester, students will study the same general geographic area circa 1400 to 1750 A.D. and delve into the changes is the Christian Church through the Protestant reform movement, along with the changes in world philosophies, governance, culture and economies of the "rebirth" period. The texts for the first semester are A Short History of the Middle Ages, 2nd Ed. By Barbara H. Rosenwein and The New and Concise History of the Crusades: Updated Student Edition by Thomas F. Madden. The second semester texts are The European Reformation by Euan Cameron and The Renaissance: A Short History by Paul Johnson. We will also be reading The Prince, by Niccho Machiavelli (any translation). Supplemental readings will also be assigned (scholarly articles) via email attachment or posting on the course home page.

Section 1

Tue

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Bill Crosby

MS Office is the standard for almost all corporate, government and military environments, making a working knowledge of the MS Office products a valuable skill and often even a job prerequisite. This course will focus on the requirements to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These are the basic skills sought by employers, and they will also provide a strong foundation for Microsoft certification exams. Students will learn Level 1 in both Word and Excel. Level 2 will be covered in MS Office Applications II. Mastery of both Level 1 and Level 2 is necessary to be ready for the MOS exams in Word and Excel. At the completion of this course, students will have covered all of the objectives necessary to take the MOS exam in PowerPoint. Students will be required to have MS Word 2007, MS Excel 2007 and MS PowerPoint 2007 (earlier versions of these applications will not suffice).  This course is specifically for PC users.  If you have a Mac, you will need to obtain the PC version of MS Office 2007, which will require software to allow the Mac to emulate a PC.  (Click here for more information.)

Section 1	Mon	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Closed	Bob Madison
Section 2	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Bob Madison
Section 3	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Bob Madison
Section 4	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Bob Madison

This course is a continuation of MS Office Applications I. Students will complete the requirements to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams in Word and Excel by covering Level 2 of Word and Excel. Students will also learn the Level 1 objectives of the database application of Microsoft Access. Advanced skills include creating and modifying macros, as well as integration with Microsoft products. Required Software: Microsoft Office 2007 with Word, Excel, and Access OR the individual applications of Word 2007, Excel 2007, and Access 2007. (Earlier versions will not suffice. Please check your software carefully for Access, as the student/teacher package does not include Access.)  This course is specifically for PC users.  If you have a Mac, you will need to get the PC version of MS Office 2007 and the software that allows the Mac to emulate a PC.  (Click here for more information on this course.)

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Bob Madison
Section 2	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Bob Madison

NEW!  This course is a continuation of MS Office Applications II and the final course in the MS Office sequence. Students will complete the requirements to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam in Access by covering Level 2 of this database application. Students will then complete integrated, life-like projects which incorporate Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access by assuming the role of executive assistant. The projects will be for a fictitious company and have been prepared based upon feedback provided by executives for their specific needs. Required Software: Microsoft Office 2007 with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access OR the individual applications of Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, and Access 2007. (Earlier versions will not suffice. Check your software carefully for Access, as the student/teacher package does not include Access.) This course is specifically for PC users. If you have a Mac, you will need to get the PC version of MS Office 2007 and the software for the Mac that will allow the computer to emulate a PC. (Click here for more information on this course.)

Section 1

Thu

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Closed

Bob Madison

NEW! MS Office is the standard for almost all corporate, government and military environments, making a working knowledge of the MS Office products a valuable skill and often even a job prerequisite. This course will focus on the requirements to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These are the basic skills sought by employers, and they will also provide a strong foundation for Microsoft certification exams. Students will learn Level 1 in both Word and Excel. Level 2 will be covered in MS Office Applications II. Mastery of both Level 1 and Level 2 is necessary to be ready for the MOS exams in Word and Excel. At the completion of this course, students will have covered all of the objectives necessary to take the MOS exam in PowerPoint. Students will be required to have MS Word 2007, MS Excel 2007 and MS PowerPoint 2007 (earlier versions of these applications will not suffice).  This course is specifically for PC users.  If you have a Mac, you will need to obtain the PC version of MS Office 2007, which will require software to allow the Mac to emulate a PC.  (Click here for more information.)

Section 1

Tue

6:30 pm

-

8:00 pm

Closed

Bob Madison

Do you wish you knew the difference between a sonata and a concerto, Bach and Mozart, romanticism and impressionism? Then this class is for you! In this survey of the history of classical music from the Middle Ages to the present, students will gain a better understanding of the various styles, forms, and composers of classical music. They will learn to think about music from a Christian perspective, and will understand the historical and cultural events that influenced the development of music in the West. Course work will include listening to lots of classical music, reading a biography of J.S. Bach, attending concerts, and writing papers on related topics.  Click here for more information.

Section 1

Wed

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Closed

Martha Spotts

This ancient civilizations course provides students with a solid introduction to the history of the antiquities, including studies in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Persia, Byzantium and Rome, guided by the highly regarded text Mystery of History Vol 1: Creation to the Resurrection, by Linda Hobar.  Through reading the short lessons in the text and engaging in detailed in-class lectures and presentations, students will consider trends in religion, culture, warfare, government, and morals of numerous ancient societies in the time before Christ, with an emphasis placed on interactions with the nation of Israel. This course will provide students with excellent background knowledge for understanding the Old Testament world.  Students in this class will develop a solid knowledge of the historical research and writing process.  

Section 1	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Bill Crosby
Section 2	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Bill Crosby

NEW!  This survey course continues chronologically from where TPS course "Mystery of History I: Ancient World Creation through Resurrection" ends and utilizes Linda Hobar's highly-regarded text, Mystery of History Vol II: Early Church and the Middle Ages.  Short reading assignments from the text and detailed in-class presentations and lectures will guide the students through a tour of the globe during this important period in history from the crucifixion through roughly the 17th century.  This course will set the stage for the Early Modern World by examining topics such as the Late Roman Empire, the Vikings, the Norman Conquest, the Crusades, the Inquisition, the Reformation and the Renaissance in the west in addition to the rise of Imperial Russia, China and Japan in the east.  The role of the Christian Church in the development of world society will be central to the course.  Students in this class will develop a solid knowledge of the historical research and writing process.  

Section 1	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Bill Crosby
Section 2	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Bill Crosby

NEW! This course is designed to prepare students for the Apologetics speech event sponsored by the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA).  The class will be guided in collaborative research on the one hundred apologetics questions participants must prepare for the apologetics speech event and students will practice presenting speeches on these topics as part of the class.  As a result of this class, students will develop a knowledge of Christian apologetics and will improve both their research and speaking skills.  Click here for a complete list of the topics selected by NCFCA for the Apologetics speech event.  (Note: This is not intended as a debate course.)

Section 1

Tue

3:00 pm

-

4:30 pm

Closed

Myron Kauk

This course will cover the basics of Object Oriented programming using Java, a language developed for internet programming. Java has become a standard in almost every business sector with many enterprise level applications written entirely in it. This course will teach basic programming structure, e.g., conditionals, loops, classes, objects, methods, messages, etc.; object oriented analysis, design, and programming; data structures, e.g., arrays, stacks, queues, etc.; file handling; exceptions, and other subjects as time permits. The student will be well prepared to take more advanced courses afterward.

Section 1

Tue

6:30 pm

-

8:00 pm

Closed

Mark Connor

NEW! The correlation between how we handle our resources and the quality of our fellowship with the Lord is expressed in Luke 16:11, which says, “Therefore, if you have not been faithful in the use of worldly wealth, who will entrust the true riches to you?”  Money is one of, if not the, primary competitor with Christ for the lordship of our lives.  Jesus said, “No man can serve two masters, you will love one and hate the other … You cannot serve God and Mammon” (Matthew 6:24).  The purpose of this course is to help the student learn the biblical principles of handing money and possessions by offering practical ways to integrate these principles into the student’s life.  As the student discovers these principles and puts them into practice, they will draw closer to Christ, submit more fully to Him as Lord, learn to be content, as they set their financial house in order. What greater way to encourage your children to experience more intimate fellowship with Christ as they seek to manage their money in a way that will please God.  Click here for more information.

Section 1

Mon

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Closed

Sherry OHearn

NEW! Please see the course description for Personal Finances (1st Sem).

Section 1

Mon

4:45 pm

-

6:15 pm

Open

Sherry OHearn

In this course students will be introduced each week to new photographic concepts and then given various assignments which will challenge them to turn what they have learned during class in actual components of an image. Through positive, specific class critiques and evaluation and feedback from the instructor, students will also see how and where their images can be strengthened. By the end of this course, students will be able to understand and apply basic photographic composition (including the rule of thirds, leading lines, repetition, and depth), have a fundamental grasp of exposure, reciprocity, and lighting, understand how to operate the major controls of a digital SLR, and have an overview of photographic equipment and gear, as well as an understanding of the basic elements of portraiture and missions photography. Students will also be introduced to evaluation of their own work through class critiques and instructor feedback. A digital SLR (with owner's manual and compatible lens/es) is required for this course.  Click here for more information.

Section 1

Tue

3:00 pm

-

4:30 pm

Closed

Brianna Tittel

Section 1	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Brianna Tittel
Section 2	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Brianna Tittel

NEW! Photography 2 builds on the skills learned in Photography 1 and pushes creative boundaries to help students take their work to the next level. Students explore more advanced techniques of composition and exposure (lines, angles, color/shape theory, exposure systems etc.), work with concepts, practice basics of digital post-processing, hone their photographic eye, and expand their creative limits. Extensive class critiques, consistent shooting, thought-provoking and skill-building assignments, and instructor feedback assist students in creating stronger images and developing their vision. A digital SLR with owner’s manual and a full-length tripod are required for this course.

Section 1

Tue

9:45 am

-

11:15 am

Closed

Brianna Tittel

NEW! Please see description for Introduction to Photography 2 (1st Semester).

Section 1

Tue

3:00 pm

-

4:30 pm

Closed

Brianna Tittel

Whether entering this course from General Science or as a student's first foray into a comprehensive science course, Physical Science excellently prepares any student for high school biology, and then chemistry.  Students will study topics such as the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, environmentalism, the physics of motion, gravity, Newton's laws, light, sound, and astrophysics.  This course will also guide students through learning a vital skill that will be required in high school and college science courses: the lab report.  Students will learn to compose all aspects of a proper lab report, including the objective statement, list of materials, procedure steps, data and observations, results and conclusions, and bibliography.  This experience will give students coming out of Physical Science a jump-start on the rigorous requirements of the formal lab reports in high school Biology.  This course will require the text Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 2nd Edition, by Dr. Jay Wile (first edition of the text will not be compatible with this course), in which students will read 20-25 pages per module.  In addition to this reading, the homework for each module will include completion of a Module Study Guide to help students prepare for the module test, a thorough lab report to be compiled in the student’s lab notebook, and an end-of-module test.  Students will show their knowledge on two semester exams to be taken at the end of the first and second semesters.

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Justin Myrick
Section 2	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Justin Myrick
Section 3	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Justin Myrick
Section 4	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Rachel Arney
Section 5	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Rachel Arney
Section 6	Mon	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Closed	Bob Lemon

NEW! This course allows junior high students to discover their love for science through unique projects that allow students to explore their interests within the course framework, rather than following a traditionally systematic approach to science.  It will emphasize appreciation for science through discussion, activities, projects, and on-line research over strict adherence to a text and traditional formats for assignments and evaluation.  Topics covered include scientific methods, famous scientists, chemistry, space science, and technology.  Students will be encouraged to engage in collaborative projects and discussions that promote the integration of faith and science.  This course will make use of Apologia's Exploring Creation with Physical Science 2nd Edition, by Dr. Jay L Wile (first edition of the text will not be compatible with the class), though the class will not adhere strictly to the text. Other supplemental material will be provided by the instructor to enhance the text. Students will read 15-20 pages per week and complete laboratory activities and other assignments.

Section 1	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	David Hill
Section 2	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	David Hill

This Bible-centered, college-preparatory physics course offers a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general physics. It provides the student with a strong background in units, measurement, one-dimensional and two-dimensional motion, Newton's laws and their application, gravity, work and energy, momentum, periodic motion, waves, optics, electrostatics, electrodynamics, electrical circuits, and magnetism. The course includes approximately 30 hours of laboratory work, including study of velocity, acceleration, free fall, two-dimensional motion, torque, Hooke's Law, periodic motion, the Law of Reflection. The lab work also includes making and using an electroscope, and determining whether a substance is diamagnetic, paramagnetic, or ferromagnetic. The text for the course is Exploring Creation with Physics Second Edition (the first edition will not be compatible with the course) from Apologia Ministries.

Section 1	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Justin Myrick
Section 2	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Justin Myrick
Section 3	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Justin Myrick
Section 4	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Justin Myrick
Section 5	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Justin Myrick

Section 1	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	James Nickel
Section 2	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	James Nickel
Section 3	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Lori Martin

PDM is the second half of a two-year comprehensive precalculus course. It builds on material learned in FST, although wherever material from FST is needed there is a short review. As in FST, all the elementary functions are studied, but they are presented at a faster pace and in more depth. The course emphasizes proofs and their construction by direct and indirect methods, as well as proof by mathematical induction. Students will also study: basic concepts needed for calculus, including limits, continuity, and infinite series; an introduction to both differential and integral calculus; topics from discrete math, including graph theory, counting, permutations, combinations, and modular arithmetic. The student who successfully completes FST and PDM will be well prepared for any college calculus course, and should also have the skills needed to apply mathematics to modeling. The text is Precalculus and Discrete Mathematics from the UCSMP ("Chicago Math") series. Click here for more information on the TPS Math Program or click here for a recorded explanation of our entire math curriculum.

Section 1	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Lori Martin
Section 2	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Lori Martin

Section 1	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Lori Martin
Section 2	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Lori Martin

This course is a study of introductory and intermediate logic utilizing the Mars Hill Textbook Series. The first semester uses Introductory Logic by Douglas J. Wilson and James B. Nance to cover introduction to deductive logic; logical definitions, statements and relationships; arguments in normal English; and informal fallacies. The second semester uses Intermediate Logic by James B. Nance to cover introduction to symbolic logic, logical propositions, truth tables, formal proofs, and truth trees. After completing this class, students should be able to think, speak, and write more clearly; identify common logical fallacies; construct logical arguments; and evaluate logical evidence.

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Samuel Gray
Section 2	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Samuel Gray
Section 3	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Samuel Gray

The goal of this course is to understand psychology in Biblical perspective. Readings and instruction focus on differentiating science based on biblical truth from the psychobabble of new age humanism. Students will be required to demonstrate a biblical world view in all their assignments. Detailed essay rubrics will help guide specific writing skills, and creative projects will help clarify the influence of psychology in student experiences. Quizzes over the readings and course supplements are accessed at the publisher's and instructor's websites. With the Honor's option, this course is specifically designed to increase student readiness for success on the Advanced Placement exam in Psychology and uses a college level textbook (Exploring Psychology in Modules, David Myers).

Section 1	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Brent Nichols
Section 2	Thu	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Closed	Brent Nichols

NEW! This single semester class will teach students the history of quilts and quilting both in our country around the world and do some hands-on projects. Students will learn quilt-making basics like planning, cutting and sewing quilt blocks, analyzing color use, and discovering various types of finishes. Weekly homework will include selecting patterns, sewing different types of blocks (by hand or machine), and ultimately finishing a small wall hanging.  Weekly class time will involve learning about various types of quilts and their history, viewing quilt blocks the students have made, guided critiquing of eachother’s blocks, answering questions about the student's current quilt block projects, and learning the practical "how to" and tips for each aspect.  As a final project, students will submit a picture of a wall hanging of their choice that they completed during the course.  This course with use Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting to guide our study and for reference.

Section 1

Mon

4:45 pm

-

6:15 pm

Closed

Kathryn Richards

NEW! Please see description for Quilting (1st Sem).

Section 1

Mon

1:15 pm

-

2:45 pm

Open

Kathryn Richards

NEW! Do you want to equip your student with college-level research skills and digital publication abilities before they hit the university? Then this course is for you! In this class, students will learn in-depth processing and analyzing skills, and how to apply these to primary source types for research purposes. (Please contact the instructor for a complete list of the source types to be addresses.) Students will also learn to format their research findings in a digital environment that integrates text with images, for clear dynamic presentation. When this course is complete, the student should have well-developed skills for gathering data, such as skimming, thematically-guided note gathering, close reading and analysis, graphic formatting of data into tables, charts, and graphs, image analysis, and other methods of information processing of both textual and audio-visual sources. Practice activities will be completed to reinforce the methods for evaluating each resource type. The final cumulative project will be a unified presentation on a topic chosen by the students in this class, which will be produced in an online Wiki environment available through TPS StudyPlace, using blog-like forums to promote interactive learning skill development. This method enables students to benefit from one another's research and publication development, thereby greatly multiplying their learning, and prepares students to engage in academic inquiry and web-based publishing in a 21st century environment, where they will be expected to work in digital mediums. Families considering this course may also want to consider the TPS course "Research Paper Writing". Combined, these two courses will give students a solid grounding in research methods and presentation, both in written and digital form.

Section 1

Mon

4:45 pm

-

6:15 pm

Closed

Mark Stevens

Section 1	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Heidi Zylstra
Section 2	Fri	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Heidi Zylstra

Please see description for Research Paper Writing (1st Sem).

Section 1	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Heidi Zylstra
Section 2	Fri	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Heidi Zylstra

NEW! The Russians are coming!  The Russians are coming!  Are you up for a fun and exciting challenge?  Come try your hand at cyrillic!  The Russian language is beautiful and full of twists and turns.  During the first semester of this first-year course, students will learn the cyrillic alphabet, practice proper pronunciation, learn common greetings and basic phrases, and study basic vocabulary.  A portion of the course will also be spent learning about the Russian country and culture.  The second semester will build on what student’s learned during the first semester my adding more extensive vocabulary, and spending more time on grammar and language mechanics drills.  To enhance this adventure, students in this course will be encouraged to participate in a “TPS Russian Club”, which will include a weekly conversation class to allow students to practice with other Russian-speaking TPS students, including students currently living in Russia.  The average student should expect to spend about three hours per week on this course, outside of class time.  (We plan to add Russian 2, a second year foreign language course, next year.)

Section 1

Mon

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Danielle Kuznetsov

NEW! Many Christians enjoy science fiction, but not all science fiction honors God. In this class students will study from a Christian perspective literary themes specific to science fiction, the potentially evil subtleties that permeate some classical science fiction, and the redemptive qualities of certain Christian science fiction. During this semester we will read H. G. Wells’ War of the Worlds and Time Machine, George Lucas’s Star Wars, and C. S. Lewis’s Out of the Silent Planet. This course has a strong writing component.  Students will write an essay and a creative piece weekly, developing strong evaluative, analytical, and written skills for college. In addition, students will complete vocabulary, book questions, and literary findings. Each week, students will share their literary findings and essays in class for peer critique and instructor comment. Students must write at an upper high school to pre-college level to enter this class. Dr. Sharon Bridwell designed this course and selected Mrs. Naomi Neuman to teach it.  Though this course may be taken as a standalone course, it is intended as a first semester to the second semester TPS Fantasy Literature class, and registration priority will be given to those who are registered for both courses.

Section 1

Wed

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Closed

Naomi Neuman

For years, the Bible and the works of William Shakespeare could be found in most English-speaking homes. Yes, Shakespeare did write popular plays--better than other playwrights of his time--but he was not divine. Students will study two renowned tragedies containing strong masculine characters: King Lear and Hamlet. Students will read the plays aloud and discuss plot, characterization, poetic imagery, dramatization, and the use of irony. Weekly writing assignments include short essay responses and creative tasks. The study of each play culminates with an exam that includes identification of characters and quotations as well as short essays.

Section 1

Tue

9:45 am

-

11:15 am

Closed

Jenny Dolton

Please see description for Shakespeare: Major Works (1st Sem).

Section 1

Wed

9:45 am

-

11:15 am

Open

Jenny Dolton

This course uses BJU's text Spanish 1 for the Christian School, Activities Manual and audio tapes. There is a strong emphasis on vocabulary, grammar and writing. Students will develop an intermediate level of proficiency in speaking Spanish, including basic survival needs and courtesy requirements. Students will learn to ask and answer questions on a variety of topics, and they will write and discuss events in the present and preterite tenses. Class time will include introduction to new vocabulary, grammar and Bible verses, with opportunities for each student to speak. Beyond language proficiency, the course will also study Hispanic culture from a Christian perspective. Students will be expected to do approximately 3-5 hours of work outside class each week, including memorizing vocabulary and scripture in Spanish, learning new grammar concepts, and reviewing concepts from previous lessons. There will be homework and one lesson quiz each week, one chapter test every three weeks, plus one midterm and one final exam per semester.

Section 1	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Amy Alfaro
Section 2	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Amy Alfaro
Section 3	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Amy Alfaro
Section 4	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Amy Alfaro

This course is the first of a two-year course which takes the junior high student through the equivalent of high school Spanish 1, but at a more achievable pace for a younger student. Upon sucessful completion of "Spanish 1 for Junior High" and "Spanish 2 for Junior High", students will be prepared to take high school Spanish 2.  Using the BJU text Spanish 1 for the Christian School, 2nd Edition, its companion Activities Manual and audio CDs, we will cover the first half of the text during this year 1 course. Students will develop a high beginner level of proficiency in speaking and writing Spanish which includes basic language survival skills, as well as useful conversational language skills. Students will learn how to discuss events in the present tense, near future tense and in the present progressive. Class time will include lively and interactive powerpoint lessons that introduce new vocabulary, grammar concepts and bible verses.  Students will also have opportunities to speak on the mic in class and respond to the teacher and classmates via the text chat box. Beyond language proficiency, the course will provide a brief introduction to Hispanic cultures from a Christian perspective. Students will be expected to do several hours of work outside class each week, including vocabulary and scripture memorization in Spanish and listening to the audio CDs for each lesson. There will be a lesson quiz every other week, one chapter test every six weeks and one midterm per semester.

Section 1	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Martha Falk
Section 2	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Martha Falk
Section 3	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Martha Falk

This course uses BJU's text Spanish 2 for the Christian School, Activities Manual and audio tapes. The emphasis continues to be on grammar and writing. The first semester will review all Spanish 1 material, adding difficulty and improving fluency. The second semester will cover new tenses such as irregular preterit, the imperfect (regular, irregular, progressive), past participles (regular, irregular), the present perfect, the pluperfect, the future (regular, irregular), the conditional, the future perfect, and the imperative. Students will continue to study Hispanic cultures from a Christian perspective and begin to study Spanish literature. Students will be expected to do approximately 30 min of homework per day, which includes memorizing vocabulary, proverbs, and scripture in Spanish. There will be one lesson quiz per week, plus one midterm and one final exam per semester. Most test and quizzes will be taken online, for expeditious grading and feedback. We will implement the use of audio files for homework as needed. We will also begin weekly readings of El Secuestro, a comic mystery, at the end of the first semester.

Section 1	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Joel Poortenga
Section 2	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Joel Poortenga
Section 3	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Joel Poortenga

This course is the second in a two-year course which takes the junior high student through the equivalent of high school Spanish 1, so this class will finish the BJU text Spanish 1 for the Christian School, 2nd Edition, Activities Manual and audio CDs. Students will develop an intermediate level of proficiency in speaking Spanish broadening their vocabulary, increasing their understanding of grammar and improving their overall fluency. Students will review the present and near future tenses and the present progressive, as well as learn the preterit tenses. Lively and interactive powerpoint lessons introduce the vocabulary, grammar and bible verses for the week. Students will also have the opportunity to speak on the mic in class and interact with the teacher and classmates via live text chat. This course continues the study of Hispanic culture around the world, from a Christian perspective. Students will be expected to do several hours of work outside class each week, including vocabulary and scripture memorization and listening to the audio CDs for each lesson. There will be a lesson quiz every other week, one chapter test every six weeks plus one midterm per semester. Upon sucessful completion of this course, students are prepared to take high school Spanish 2.

Section 1	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Martha Falk
Section 2	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Martha Falk

Christians are to "examine everything carefully" (I Thess. 5:21) when looking at the world and its viewpoints. Solidifying your worldview will strengthen your faith and enable you to defend it to others. Do books and movies express a worldview? How can you tell? On what do I base my faith? How can I know for sure? What worldview did America's founding fathers look at when formulating a brand-new country? These and other questions will be explored through reading novels, viewing movies and examining ideas expressed by great thinkers. Using the Starting Points curriculum produced by Cornerstone Curriculum, we will examine all of these factors and more as we develop our biblical worldview.

Section 1	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Shaunna Howat
Section 2	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Traci DeBra
Section 3	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Shaunna Howat

Conducted by a rotation of Classical Track teachers each week, students will discuss, round-table fashion, a subject that has been raised in class during the week. Teacher will determine the content for each class period and may present a lecture or Socratic discussion intended to enhance the subjects currently being studied.

Section 1	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Shaunna Howat
Section 2	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Shaunna Howat

NEW! Conducted by a rotation of Classical Track teachers each week, students will discuss, round-table fashion, a subject that has been raised in class during the week. Teacher will determine the content for each class period and may present a lecture or Socratic discussion intended to enhance the subjects currently being studied.

Section 1

Thu

9:45 am

-

11:15 am

Closed

Shaunna Howat

This course looks at theology and doctrine topics from a unique perspective. Not only will students learn the strengths and weaknesses of major doctrinal views on various theological issues, they will consider the implications of these doctrines in their Christian faith, worship, obedience and service. The lessons and discussions of this course will confront students with the depth and breadth of God's expectations for the sanctification of their minds and hearts, and for a life of serving Him sacrificially in excellence. The overall goal of the class is that students will meet God through considering who He is, who they are, the economy of God's Creation, and how He establishes His Kingdom.This course is offered at a reduced cost to make it accessible to more students. All proceeds from this course go to support TPS service trips and projects. Click here for more information.

Section 1

Thu

11:30 am

-

1:00 pm

Full, Wait List (0)

Jeff Gilbert

NEW!  Does being a Christian matter in everyday life, while making everyday decisions? How? As Christians, it is essential that we understand our faith so that we can recognize and analyze other beliefs that counter Christianity. A worldview is a set of beliefs that comprises our personal outlook on the nature of the world and daily life, and answers the most important questions in life. This single semester course will introduce the student to the idea that every individual bases his thoughts, decisions, and actions on a worldview. The curriculum for this course is Thinking Like a Christian: Understanding and Living a Biblical Worldview by Dr. James Noebel of Summit Ministries. This text primarily focuses on the biblical Christian worldview and how our belief in God impacts ten areas of our culture: theology, philosophy, biology, psychology, ethics, sociology, law, politics, economics and history. Towards the end of the semester, Christianity will be compared to other prevalent worldviews: Secular Humanism, Marxism/Leninism and Cosmic Humanism. Assignments consist of weekly reading from the text and completing chapter questions. Daily reading from the Student Journal and the “think it through” questions provide a practical component to show how these ideas and principles apply in the life of a young person. There are also three small projects, each relating to one area of our culture listed above. Parent participation is highly recommended for success in this course, as the concepts in the reading will be new and challenging and will afford opportunity for many meaningful family discussions.

Section 1	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Martha Falk
Section 2	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Martha Falk

NEW!  Please see description of Thinking Like a Christian (1st Sem).

Section 1

Tue

1:15 pm

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2:45 pm

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Martha Falk

This course weaves together three main content strands--applied arithmetic, pre-algebra, and pre-geometry--while emphasizing real-world application of the concepts and skills. Throughout the course students are challenged to move beyond the rote principles learned in elementary arithmetic to applying mathematics effectively in varied problem-solving experiences. Students will be taught methods to prepare them for success at more advanced mathematics. Topics include decimals, exponents, measurement, variables, basic linear equations, problem-solving strategies, area and volume, and coordinate graphs. The text is Transition Mathematics 3rd edition from the UCSMP ("Chicago Math") series.Click here for a recorded explanation of our entire math curriculum.

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Lori Martin
Section 2	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	James Nickel
Section 3	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	James Nickel
Section 4	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Rachel Arney
Section 5	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Rachel Arney
Section 6	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	James Nickel

This course will provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the establishment, growth and present condition of the U.S. Students will consider the problems, blemishes, victories and setbacks of America while emphasizing God's divine protection and intercession on America's behalf. Students will learn to assess historical materials--their relevance to a given interpretive problem, reliability, and importance--and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. Students in this course will develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment, and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format.

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Ned Futoran
Section 2	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Ned Futoran
Section 3	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Ned Futoran
Section 4	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Ned Futoran

This survey course will walk students through the exciting history of the United States using a number of biographical and event-based readings in conjunction with in-class lectures and presentations to historically frame the context of the readings.  During the first semester, the class will look at Colonial America through America's westward expansion (1750-1850) as an introduction to early U.S. history.  We will focus on the events and people that shaped the young nation, with emphasis on Christian's roles in the development of the colonies, states and movement west.  During the second semester, the class will address U.S. history from just prior to the civil war and reconstruction, through the turn of the century, WWI, the depression, WWII, the cold war, the civil rights movement, and the country through the Reagan years (1850-1988).  We will focus on the events and people that shaped the growing nation from the ultimate internal strife of the civil war to becoming a world super-power.  As the year progresses, the readings advance from simple to more sophisticated.  Students in this class will develop a solid knowledge of the historical research and writing process.  

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Bill Crosby
Section 2	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Bill Crosby

NEW! This course will utilize the highly renowned texts by Alan R. Millett and Peter Maslowski's For the Common Defense and Handbook of American Military History. These two texts, combined with additional in-class presentations and lectures, will guide students chronologically through the history of the United States Military from the Revolutionary War through the War on Terrorism.  We will review major themes, tactics, battles, weaponry, industrialization, and personnel for all branches of the military in wars and conflicts including the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Indian Wars, World Wars I & II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War and the War on Terror.  While this study will require some global focus to fully understand each conflict, the focus of this course is on the efforts of the U.S. Military and their ideology and initiatives in conjunction with those of the adversaries. In addition to the primary macro focus, we will often utilize the "bottom to top" historical approach to better understand the story of the soldier in the trenches and the bomber in the skies. Due to the unavoidable graphic nature of some of the imagery, themes and source content necessary to better understand the motivations and atrocities of warfare, the course is limited to students in grades 10-12.

Section 1	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Bill Crosby
Section 2	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Bill Crosby

NEW! This course provides a historical overview of the leading thinkers that have shaped the thought and belief of Western civilization and the problems with which they have struggled.  These philosophical problems of belief and understanding are never isolated from the surrounding culture.  Even within the Church, each generation must wrestle anew with these ideas of being, knowing, ethics, and their relationship to the faith.  Particular emphasis will be placed on the categories of ontology (the study of being), epistemology (the study of knowledge) and ethics as they relate to today's Christian.  Discovering how ideas have come to be popular, weighing their pros and cons, and fitting them together in the discovery of truth and wisdom is a daunting, but important task, one that greatly assists in wise living and being an effective witness of Him who is the source of all wisdom and truth.  All topics will be evaluated from a biblical worldview.  Click here for more information. 

Section 1

Thu

6:30 pm

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8:00 pm

Closed

Rich Yonts

This traditionally text-based course is a sweeping tour of the world from the beginnings of recorded civilization onward. Because "World History" is the record of God's hand in directing human action, this course also covers major aspects of the history of God's people and the Christian church. We will look at many of the great civilizations of the world from their beginnings to their rise in the modern period. These tumultuous foundational years began the globalization that continues today. However, World History, is not simply a collection of the histories of various societies but a subject in its own right. World history is the study of historical events in a global context. It does not attempt to sum up everything that has happened in the past. It focuses on two principal subjects: the evolution of leading societies and the interaction among different peoples around the globe.

Section 1	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Ned Futoran
Section 2	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Ned Futoran

We live in a global community where ours is not the only voice and what someone does in a country across the world can have a dramatic effect on our lives. Therefore it behooves us to understand the literature, culture, and perspectives of other nations. Because of the grand scope of world literature, this course will focus primarily on the 19th and 20th centuries. It will cover the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Realism, Surrealism, Modernism, and Postmodernism, as well as a cross-section of genres, including poetry, short novels, short stories, essays and plays. The course will concentrate on non-English works (in translation), except for comparison purposes. For instance, when students study post-colonial African writers and the Negritude movement of the 20th century, they will also look briefly at American writers involved in the Harlem Renaissance, as the two have a special correspondence. The class will concentrate on French, German, Russian, Spanish, Latin American, and African writers, but will also look at some Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew and Arab works. The course will develop college-level analytical reading and expository writing skills. Students will read 100-200 pages and write 600-word analytical essay on the reading each week. There will be a mid-term exam and a final exam.

Section 1

Thu

3:00 pm

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4:30 pm

Closed

Deborah Kindel

Imagine yourself driving down the road in any country. What kind of climate is here? How does one region change into another? How has the land changed to meet the needs of the people? Are these trees indigenous to this region? Are farmers trying to grow a crop here that really doesn't belong? Is the land being eroded because of agricultural or industrial use? How has this road changed the lay of the land? How has it changed the character of the community around it? Why is this town at this particular location? Why did this city thrive and the one down the road become a ghost town? Are these people like my community or different? Are there any regional specialities in the grocery stores? Is there a regional architecture? Geography is intricately woven into the tapestry that is the story of our world, so if we are to understand ourselves we must understand the complex but fascinating topic of Geography.  A globe, atlas, and almanac are recommended resources, but not required.  Click here for more information.

Section 1	Mon	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Closed	Brenda Runkle
Section 2	Tue	6:30 pm	-	8:00 pm	Closed	Brenda Runkle
Section 3	Tue	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Closed	Brenda Runkle
Section 4	Thu	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Closed	Brenda Runkle

This course will provide students with tools to identify and understand the assumptions, philosophies, and worldviews of those around them in order to effectively combat the unbelief and ungodliness these systems promote. The worldviews portion studies the shifting beliefs of Western culture from the Medieval to present. Our understanding of reality, God, humanity, and how we ought to behave is intimately tied to what we believe is true. Each dominant worldview has promised to explain truth, but where each has departed from God's revealed truth, it has brought misery and hopelessness. Unless these assumptions are understood and withstood, one's mind, and inevitably one's heart, will be led further from the knowledge of God in Jesus Christ. The apologetics portion studies historical and modern approaches of defending the faith against empty worldviews and the attacks of our surrounding culture. Every Christian needs to understand that his faith is rational, plausible, and consistent in order to remain strong in the face of skepticism and doubt. In particular, students attending universities will be inundated with the corrupting effects of unbiblical mindsets. Unless each is well armed for combat with weapons guaranteed to overcome these strongholds, the strongholds may overcome him.

Section 1

Thu

4:45 pm

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6:15 pm

Closed

Rich Yonts

Get ready to write! Designed for students and a parent, Writers Workshop explores different writing styles and techniques, including a wide variety of essay styles, non-fiction narratives, and fiction with plenty of student-choice writing. Students will learn how to give meaningful feedback and how to conference among themselves inside and outside of class. We will discuss grammar and mechanics as they apply to our essays and stories. Writers Workshop, a non-graded course, includes a unique parent component requiring parents to attend classwith their student for at least the first semester and give oversight outside of the online class time. The first two classes are a workshop seminar for just the parents!
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Section 1	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Heather Ives
Section 2	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Heather Ives
Section 3	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Heather Ives
Section 4	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Heather Ives
Section 5	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Christina Corrin
Section 6	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Christina Corrin
Section 7	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Lisa Perreca
Section 8	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Lisa Perreca
Section 9	Mon	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Closed	Lisa Perreca
Section 10	Fri	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Loretta Smith
Section 11	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Loretta Smith
Section 12	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Loretta Smith