Courses (Full List)

HS - CADD for Architectural Design

This introductory course will expose students with no previous CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting) experience to the tools used by leading designers and help them develop a working knowledge of the program and its capabilities. The course begins with the basic information needed to create 2D floor plans, plot layouts, and other drawings. During the second semester, the students will transition from 2D to 3D drawings and rendering of their designs. As a project during the second semester, students will have an opportunity to design their dream home. The software used in this course, AutoCAD Architecture, is the leading software programs used by architects today. A student version of the program can be downloaded from the internet at no cost.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Working understanding of algebra and geometry.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Maury Middleton
Section 2	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (1)	Maury Middleton

HS - CADD for Mechanical Engineering Design 1

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. After creating all the necessary parts, they will be assembled together where they can be animated. All parts and assemblies can be rendered to understand marketing tools. 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.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Working understanding of algebra and geometry.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

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

HS - CADD for Mechanical Engineering Design 2

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 using 2D drawings. At the same time, students will develop 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.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of "Introduction to CADD" (Mechanical or Architectural) or equivalent course approved by the instructor, and a working understanding of algebra and geometry.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Tue

9:45 am

11:15 am

Open

Maury Middleton

HS - Calculus

In this Advanced Placement AB/BC Calculus course, Calculus is explored using multiple representations including analytic, algebraic, numerical, graphical, and technological techniques. Students will examine the limit and continuity of functions along with the two main functions of Calculus, the derivative and the integral. Derivatives will be explored at a point and as functions, along with second derivatives and applications in optimization, linearization, and related rates. Interpretations and properties of integration will be presented, including Riemann's Sums and applications of motion, area under curves, and volumes of unusual shapes. The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus will be used for analytical and graphical analysis of functions. Students will investigate infinite series and polynomial approximations using Taylor and Maclaurin series, vector-valued functions, and polar curves. This is a fast-paced, 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, or click here for the course outline.

Do you feel that your TPS Calculus student would benefit from more instruction, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to go over trouble-areas with a teacher? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week math course into a two-session-a-week course with more time for reinforcement of concepts and problem-solving guidance by adding "Calculus Problem Solving" to your TPS Calculus course!

Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of TPS UCSMP Precalculus and Discrete Mathematics or completion of a placement test and approval of instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Lisa Crosby
Section 2	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Lori Martin

PS - Calculus Problem Solving

NEW! One session of math instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS Calculus student would benefit from more instruction, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to go over trouble-areas with the teacher? Then enhance your Calculus student's learning experience with this optional "Problem Solving" class! This 90 minute session is intended to be taken along side any section of TPS Calculus to provide students with a second weekly time of live interaction with the instructor. In advance of the weekly session, students will be asked to submit to the instructor any questions or trouble areas so that they can be thoroughly reviewed during the problem solving session. The teacher will also reinforce commonly difficult concepts, address general concept questions, strengthen weak areas, host collaborative problem-solving among the students, and provide additional AP prep problems. No additional material will be covered during this time and there will be no additional homework assignments. If this twice-a-week format is better for your student, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week course into a two-session-per-week course!

NOTE: This course will be co-taught by TPS instructors Lori Martin and Lisa Crosby.

Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Concurrent participation in TPS Calculus and teacher approval.

Tuition: $100

Section 1

Fri

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Open

Lisa Crosby

HS - Career Planning (1st Sem)

NEW! Selecting the right career for which to prepare in college is one of the most important decisions a student faces! What makes this decision critical are the economic, educational, and technical changes taking place in today’s rapidly changing and competitive marketplace. Along with these changes, escalating college costs have made it essential for students and parents to begin thinking, planning, and preparing systematically in advance for this important decision. The objectives of this course are to guide and teach students in (1) discovering their God-given unique personality and its potential influence on their career options and selection, (2) exploring realistic and rewarding career options, and (3) selecting and preparing for a satisfying and God-honoring career that makes the most of your personality and its unique characteristics. The goal of this course is to enable students to identify their career options and select the college major that fits. Click here for more information about the course.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $233

Section 1^P	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	John Schwaiger
Section 2^S ^P	Tue	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Open	John Schwaiger

HS - Chemistry

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, Adele Weeks's or Susan Habacivch's chemistry classes.

Target Grades: 9-11

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B+ or above) of an Algebra 1 course.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (3)	Adele Weeks
Section 2	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Adele Weeks
Section 3	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Full, Wait List (2)	Adele Weeks
Section 4	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (2)	Rachel Arney
Section 5	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (2)	Rachel Arney
Section 6	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (3)	Rachel Arney
Section 7	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (1)	Susan Habacivch
Section 8	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Susan Habacivch
Section 9	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Lelah Selby
Section 10^S	Thu	10:00 pm	-	11:30 pm	Open	Lelah Selby

HS - Chinese 1

NEW! Do you wish to increase your marketability in this era of globalization and communicate with more than half of the world's population by picking up the world’s new second language? Then this introductory course in Mandarin Chinese is for you! This Chinese 1 course is the first in a four-year high school Chinese language track to be offered at TPS, which will give students the equivalent of a two-year college-level language course. Focus will be placed on communicative skills, including relevant cultural coverage, and games, activities, and cultural highlights will be incorporated into the study to make this class even more interesting for language acquisition. Students will be introduced to the fours tones of Mandarin, practice proper pronunciation, learn basic vocabulary in dialogue, as well as commonly used sentences for greetings, family life, school life, and day-to-day conversation. Students will also develop knowledge of basic radicals that make up typical words, as well as special words that are rooted in the Gospel. During the second semester, students will be paired up with an actual Chinese “e-pen-pal” living in China with whom they can practice, hone, and reinforce the skills they will have learned. Outside of the weekly class, students will be expected to complete several hours of work (one hour daily), including but not limited to memorization of short phrases of scriptures or prayers in Chinese. Students in this course will also complete a practice quiz every other week, a test at the end of each chapter, and a cumulative mid-term and final exam. Students are expected to have and maintain a working microphone and to make and submit audio files on a regular basis. The text for this course is Integrated Chinese: Level 1 Part 1, Textbook (Simplified Character), Third Edition, a widely-used college-level text in the US and increasing in popularity with high school advanced language students. The accompanying workbook and character workbook are also required. Students will also benefit from the additional multimedia supplementary materials available for this text -- these are recommended but not required for this class.

Do you feel that your TPS Chinese 1 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week Chinese course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "Chinese Conversations" to your Chinese 1 course!

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $466

Section 1^S	Mon	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Open	Geraldine Cheng-Lee
Section 2	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Geraldine Cheng-Lee
Section 3	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Geraldine Cheng-Lee

CV - Chinese Conversations

NEW! One session of foreign language instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS Chinese 1 student would benefit from more review of the material, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to go over trouble-areas with the teacher? Then enhance your student's Chinese 1 learning experience with this optional "Conversations" class! “N? h?o” is the Mandarin Chinese word for "hello"! This 90-minute session is intended to be taken along side either section of TPS Chinese 1 to provide students with a second weekly time of live interaction and conversation with the instructor and other students. During the first semester, the emphasis will be on proper pronunciation of the most frequently used vocabulary and phrases in Chinese conversation. Students will reinforce the lessons taught in the weekly class through activities, games, and simple guided dialogue in pairs and in groups. As student's knowledge and skills increase, the class will take on a more "free form" conversation format during the second semester. No additional material will be covered during this time and there will be no additional homework assignments. Students are required to have a working mic. If this twice-a-week format is better for your student, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week course into a two-session-per-week course!

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Concurrent participation in TPS Chinese 1.

Tuition: $100

Section 1

Fri

1:15 pm

2:45 pm

Full, Wait List (4)

Geraldine Cheng-Lee

HS - Christ in the Camps (1st Sem)

Back by popular demand! The main objective of this course will be to glorify God through building an understanding of how some Christians, led by their faith in Christ, worked among the soldiers the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War Between The States. Students in this course will study various primary and secondary sources to develop an understanding of how God worked during this pivotal time in our nation’s history, including written first-person accounts, text from Gospel tracts distributed among both armies, music used in worship services among the soldiers, video portrayals of army activity, and sermon messages delivered to the men. Students will engage in weekly investigation, writing, and discussion based on these sources, including in-depth scriptural analysis of the documents, songs, and videos to assist students in deepening their understanding of how God’s Word served an active purpose in the lives of men. Various means of inquiry will be utilized, in order to aid students in developing the research skills necessary to arrive at informed conclusions. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding through weekly writings and discussions and in-depth research projects. The exact form of these will be determined via student consultation with the teacher.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Mon

4:45 pm

6:15 pm

Open

HS - Christian Rescuers in the Holocaust (2nd Sem)

Back by popular demand! The main objective of this course will be to glorify God through building an understanding of how some Christians, led by their faith in Christ, stood up to Nazi domination and attempted to protect Jews during the period known as the Holocaust, and to encourage students to use this knowledge to be a more powerful witness for Christ. Towards this end, students will study various primary and secondary sources to develop an understanding of how God worked during this dark time in world history, including first-person accounts, transcripts from interviews with rescuers motivated by their love for Christ, and a video presentation of the story of one family of rescuers. Students will engage in weekly investigation, writing, and discussion based on these sources, including in-depth scriptural analysis of the documents and videos, to give students a deeper understanding of how God’s Word motivated people to watch out “for the least of these”. Various means of inquiry will be utilized, in order to aid students in developing the research skills necessary to arrive at informed conclusions. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding through weekly writings and discussions, and in-depth research projects determined between the student and instructor.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Mon

4:45 pm

6:15 pm

Open

HS - Church History and the Acts (2nd Sem)

NEW! Luke notes that the Gospels recorded “all that Jesus began to do and to teach” (Acts 1:1). The Acts of the Apostles documents the exciting continuation of Jesus’ work in proclaiming His message of salvation through the Holy Spirit indwelling His people, the Church. Justo Gonzalez points out that this narrative is really a history of the “acts of the Holy Spirit” through the hands of sinners, like us. Their actions are at times inspiring, at times questionable, and at times disappointing, but always a lesson to us as we seek to carry out Jesus' Commission. We are heirs of this history, and understanding it is essential to our walk with Christ and to our witness to the world. In this course, students will begin by following the disciples through the pages of Scripture as they move from discouragement and even cowardice, to ultimately become a catalyst for bringing the message of redemption from Jerusalem even to the ends of the earth. After studying the early church in Acts, this course continues to a survey of Church History from the first century to the present. Throughout the course, students will interact with related media and texts in understanding the Church's progress, challenges, and controversies, as well as the significant doctrines of the faith as they relate to our day and to eternity.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Tue

8:00 am

9:30 am

Open

Daniel Wiiki

HS - Classical Rhetoric 1

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, Biblical Worldview Rhetoric 1, supplemented with the Penguin Book of Historic Speeches edited by Brian MacAuley and the MLA Guide for Research Writing. Both years entail analysis of primary works, a fair amount of writing, and a research paper as well. Rhetoric I is a rigorous composition course that completely fulfills any upper level "English" requirement. Students must have a working microphone at all times. Click here for more information.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of TPS Propositional Logic or JH Propositional Logic and Apologetics OR equivilent course approved by the instructor. Logic may be taken concurrently with Rhetoric. All students who have not completed TPS Advanced Composition must also submit a placement exam.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Shaunna Howat
Section 2	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Open	Shaunna Howat

CT - Classical Rhetoric 1 for CT Year 3

NEW! 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, Biblical Worldview Rhetoric 1, supplemented with the Penguin Book of Historic Speeches edited by Brian MacAuley and the MLA Guide for Research Writing. Both years entail analysis of primary works, a fair amount of writing, and a research paper as well. Rhetoric I is a rigorous composition course that completely fulfills any upper level "English" requirement. Students must have a working microphone at all times. Click here for more information.

Target Grades: 11-12

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Wed

1:15 pm

2:45 pm

Open

Shaunna Howat

HS - Classical Rhetoric 2

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 purpose 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 Biblical Worldview Rhetoric 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, as well as the MLA Guide for Research Writers. 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.

Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B+ or higher) of TPS course "Classical Rhetoric I", or approval from the instructor.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Tue

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Open

Shaunna Howat

HS - College Preparation (2nd Sem)

NEW! Among the most confusing, complicated, and costly tasks facing today’s high school students and their parents are selecting the right college for a student to attend and paying for it. This course is designed to help students and parents clear potential confusion surrounding the college preparation process and gain clear insights into the processes for college selection, application, and admission. Topics covered in this course include reviewing a sound college selection process, evaluating the question of a gap year, identifying financial aid and scholarships, understanding credit and money management, and preparing for the changes and challenges of college life. Students will also be taught and encouraged to think about and articulate credible reasons for wanting to go or not go to college, explore and evaluate realistic college options, and plan and prepare financially for college expenses. The goal of this course is teach students and parents to begin planning and preparing for a rich and rewarding college experience. Click here for more information.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $233

Section 1^P	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	John Schwaiger
Section 2^S ^P	Tue	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Open	John Schwaiger

HS - Computer Programming in C++ (Level 1)

This level one programming course will guide students on a detailed introduction to object-oriented programming in the C++ language. Students will develop skills all aspects of programming, including: requirements analysis, prototyping, development, and testing. This course will teach basic programming structure, e.g., conditionals, loops, and subroutines; object oriented design, e.g., encapsulation and extensibility; object oriented programming, e.g., classes, objects, methods, and messages; some data structures, file handling, exceptions, and other subjects as time permits. Students will be encouraged to solve real-world problems through assigned programming exercises, designed to inspire creativity. The text for this course is C++ for Programmers, by Deitel, Paul and Harvey Deitel.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a first-year algebra course.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Wed

9:45 am

11:15 am

Full, Wait List (0)

Rich Yonts

HS - Computer Programming in Java (Level 1)

This level one programming course will guide students on a detailed introduction to object-oriented programming in the Java language. Students will develop skills in the complete process of programming including: requirements analysis, prototyping, development, and testing. This course will teach basic programming structure, e.g., conditionals, loops, and subroutines; object oriented design, e.g., encapsulation and extensibility; object oriented programming, e.g., classes, objects, methods, and messages; some data structures, file handling, exceptions, and other subjects as time permits. Students will be encouraged to solve real-world problems through assigned programming exercises, designed to inspire creativity. The text for this course is Java for Programmers, by Deitel, Paul and Harvey Deitel.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a first-year algebra course.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Mon

9:45 am

11:15 am

Open

Rich Yonts

HS - Computer Programming in Linux (Level 2)

NEW! This course will guide students through a detailed introduction to programming on the Linux platform. Linux is a popular and free operating system that is used and supported by many universities, businesses, and individuals. Computer Programming in Linux will cover the basics of application programming using the Linux model, choosing the best tools to solve particular problems. The course will focus on shell programming, Linux file system and kernel services, telecommunications, memory management, debugging, and scripting. Many available tools such as sed, grep, regular expressions, gcc, gdb, and more will be introduced and used. Programming exercises will be done in the bash shell, C programming, and Perl scripting languages. The text for this course is Beginning Linux Programming, by Matthew, Neil and Richard Stones.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a first-year algebra course and experience in some programming language.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Thu

9:45 am

11:15 am

Open

Rich Yonts

HS - Computer Programming in Python (Level 1)

NEW! Python is a complete object-oriented programming language, quickly becoming the language-of-choice for many companies. Python is free, ubiquitous, and combines the best characteristics of compiled and scripting languages, such as being easily coded and maintained, yet fast. In this introductory course, students will learn the language syntax, how to write code, how to code an object-oriented design, and how to solve a variety of real world problems with Python and utilize design patterns, such as a Singleton. Students will also be introduced to multithreaded coding development and techniques in inter-process communication, such as the use of FIFOs, queues, and files. Creating Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) with Tcl will be explored and, if time permits, CGI scripting with Python for web servers, and network programming with sockets. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have coding experience, have mastered many aspects of coding with Python to solve real-world problems, and be able to take this skill and employ it in to other courses, such as math, physics, and web design.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra 1. No prior computer programming experience required.

Tuition: $466

Section 1^P	Thu	6:30 pm	-	8:00 pm	Full, Wait List (3)	Mark Connor
Section 2^S ^P	Thu	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Open	Mark Connor

HS - Constitutional Law (1st Sem)

Curious to learn more on what the U.S. Constitution has to do with issues such as abortion, religious freedom, homeschooling, the right to bear arms, and massive government social legislation? Michael P. Farris, Esq., the well-known attorney with the Home School Legal Defense Association, authored the text for this course, entitled Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens. Constitutional Law provides students an in-depth introduction to the Constitution from a conservative Christian (or original intent) perspective. This course will equip students to discuss core truths through the study of excerpts from United States Supreme Court decisions, comparing the Constitution and the Court's interpretation against the Bible. Some class periods will engage students through the Socratic method of teaching (utilized in law schools) by asking numerous questions about cases and interpretations of the Constitution, thereby encouraging the student to consider issues from multiple perspectives to arrive at a more solid understanding of their position in the given scenario. In addition to weekly readings, students will prepare a brief summary of each case read for lively in-class discussion. Each student will be required tp present a couple of cases during the semester. Students will also be assigned a hypothetical scenario and position on an issue and be asked to present it in class, opposite another student who is assigned the opposing position. By researching and defending a position they may not agree with, students will learn to argue their position more convincingly and effectively.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None. (In order to get the most out of this course, it is recommended that students take a government course before, concurrently with, or immediately following "Constitutional Law".)

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Thu

9:45 am

11:15 am

Open

HS - Constitutional Law (2nd Sem)

Interested in a career in Constitutional Law? Just want to know more about the decisions of the Supreme Court that impact the world in which we live? Curious to learn more on what the Constitution has to do with issues such as, abortion, religious freedom, the right to bear arms? Dr. Michael Farris, author of the course's primary text, writes "Every citizen needs to have some knowledge of the Constitution." This course does just that! "Constitutional Law" provides students an in-depth introduction to constitutional law from a conservative Christian perspective. This course will equip students to discuss and present core truths. In addition to the primary text, students will study excerpts from United States Supreme Court decisions, comparing the Constitution and the Court's interpretation against the Bible.

Target Grades: 9-12

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Thu

1:15 pm

2:45 pm

Open

HS - Contemporary Literature

The course includes a selection of books from World War II to the present. An examination of literature from the last seven decades reveals diverse philosophies and approaches to literature and yet, due to the constancy of human nature and experience, remarkable similarities of questions and themes. Because this time period includes the present day, we have the opportunity to better understand our own culture by examining the literary and philosophical movements immediately preceding and including 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 booklist.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a diagnostic exam and instructor approval.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Wed

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Open

HS - Contemporary Music Harmony

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!

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Potential students should be comfortable reading standard music notation.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Tue

6:30 pm

8:00 pm

Full, Wait List (2)

David Hammer

HS - Creative Writing

This Creative Writing course introduces students to the process and techniques of different types of creative writing. Students will discover their voice and imagination through story prompts, literary devices, word play, and more! Guided writing assignments allow students to experiment with different genres, including fables, fairy tales, poetry, myths, and legends. Literary classics, such as The Tales of Uncle Remus and Aesop’s Fables, serve as models of analysis and application. This course also highlights selected works from American folklore and beloved children’s authors like Rudyard Kipling (How the Leopard Got His Spots) and Shel Silverstein (The Giving Tree). Students will learn to read and critique compositions for elements of style, form, and creativity. Weekly class time focuses on instruction and discussion, and will allow opportunity for peer editing and collaboration. 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. All students will be taught and required to maintain a Word Press blog. During the second semester, a guided novel project component will be incorporated, where students can work 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.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of TPS Advanced Composition, or placement test provided by the instructor.

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Janis Gaines
Section 2	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Janis Gaines

HS - Darwinian Evolutionary Theory (2nd Sem)

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.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Thu

4:45 pm

6:15 pm

Open

HS - Drawing 1

NEW! Drawing is the foundation of Art and Design. Do you want to learn to draw, and to draw correctly? This Drawing 1 course is designed for students with no prior experience who are interested in beginning drawing and for those who have already been dabbling in drawing but desire to learn to draw technically and correctly. Students will begin with an introduction to the basics, such as intensive study of what we see, rendering casts or plates of classical sculpture, and emulation, then build their skills from there, learning the best of classical and contemporary techniques. Drawing focuses on black and white or monochromatic rendering from life, pictures, masterworks, and imagination. With an emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop student's higher-level thinking, art-related technical skill, and increase their working knowledge of art criticism, art history, and aesthetics. Students will be encouraged to draw with realistic accuracy from observation with an emphasis on rendering form convincingly, as well as rendering images seen in their mind's eye using structural and form-giving techniques. The goal of this course is for students to become more adept at observation, theory, and craft, while absorbing classical ideals of beauty. Weekly homework exercises will require 1-4 hours per week for most students. Required materials for this course include two books, a basic scanner, and drawing supplies (complete list available from the instructor). Please see http://www.creationtutorials.com/ for more information and examples of student work.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Kris Zehm
Section 2	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Kris Zehm

HS - Early American Literature

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, seventh edition, Package 1 with 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.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B+ or higher) of Grade 10 or above TPS literature or Advanced Composition course and successful completion of a diagnostic exam.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Mon

1:15 pm

2:45 pm

Open

Mallory Musser

HS - Economics (1st Sem)

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 $100,000. You will also have the opportunity to play a currency exchange game with an imaginary $300,000. Part of the final class will be spent discussing your stock market and currency exchange 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.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Don Rucker
Section 2	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Don Rucker

HS - Economics (2nd Sem)

Please see description for Economics (1st Sem)

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Don Rucker
Section 2	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Full, Wait List (2)	Erich Pratt
Section 3	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Erich Pratt

HS - Electronics

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 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. Text, lab kit, and multimeter must be purchased.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of an Algebra 2 course.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Thu

8:00 am

9:30 am

Open

Justin Myrick

HS - Elements of Music Theory

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.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a placement test given by the teacher.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Tue

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Closed

Martha Spotts

JH - English 1

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 diagramming/grammar exercises and writing assignments. Students taking this course will receive a practical 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, The Hiding Place, 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.

Target Grades: 6-8

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Writer's Workshop or placement test.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $420

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	Full, Wait List (1)	Kristy Massie
Section 7	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Kristy Massie
Section 8	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (3)	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 9	Mon	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 10	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 11^S	Tue	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 12	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (1)	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 13	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (4)	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 14	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (2)	Mandy Leaming
Section 15^S	Thu	6:15 am	-	7:45 am	Open	Mandy Leaming
Section 16	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (1)	Mandy Leaming
Section 17	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Full, Wait List (2)	Mandy Leaming
Section 18	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (3)	Ruth Ann Frederick

JH - English 2

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.

Target Grades: 7-9

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS English 1 (B or higher) or placement test.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $420

Section 1^S	Wed	2:00 am	-	3:30 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Diana Thomas
Section 2	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Nancy Shearon
Section 3	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Nancy Shearon
Section 4	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Nancy Shearon
Section 5	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Nancy Shearon
Section 6	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (2)	Brianna Tittel
Section 7	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (2)	Brianna Tittel
Section 8	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (3)	Brianna Tittel
Section 9^S	Mon	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Open	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 10	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (1)	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 11	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (1)	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 12	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Ruth Ann Frederick
Section 13	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Stephanie Rathbun
Section 14	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Stephanie Rathbun
Section 15	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (1)	Ruth Ann Frederick

HS - English 3

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, classic poetry, and various short story selections. Click here for more information. To veiw the English 3 open house, click here.

Target Grades: 8-10

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of TPS English 2, or placement test given by the instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 2	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 3	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 4	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 5	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 6	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 7	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 8	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Janis Gaines
Section 9	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Nancy Shearon
Section 10	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (1)	Nancy Shearon
Section 11	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Heather Yost
Section 12	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Heather Yost
Section 13	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Open	Heather Yost
Section 14^S	Thu	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Open	Lanie Timko
Section 15	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Krista Nunez
Section 16	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Krista Nunez

HS - English Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots

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.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Tue	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Open	Dave Spotts
Section 2	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Dave Spotts

HS - Entrepreneurship (1st Sem)

NEW! This course targets students interested in opening a small business or who want to understand the fundamentals of a small business. Do you wonder why most small businesses fail? Do you wish to avoid these pitfalls yourself and foster a healthy small business of your own? In this project-based course, students will work together in small group assigned by the instructor to develop their own small business concept into a feasible business plan. Students will study common errors committed by beginning entrepreneurs and established small business owners and ways to avoid these errors in their own ventures. Upon completion of this course and thorough study of the text, students will have working knowledge the step-by-step process for creating and maintaining a profitable and enjoyable small business. The text for this course is The E-Myth Re-visited by Michael Gerber.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: None.

Course has minimum enrollment

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Wed

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Closed

Barry Bunn

HS - Examining and Understanding Islam (2nd Sem)

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.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Wed

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Open

Guney Gul

HS - Fantasy Literature (2nd Sem)

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 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. Though it may be taken as a standalone course, Fantasy Literature 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. Click here for more information and the complete booklist.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B+ or higher) of a tenth grade TPS literature or writing course and submission of a writing sample; successful completion of a diagnostic essay exam given by the instructor; or approval by Mrs. Neuman based on her personal knowledge of a registrant's writing ability.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Tue

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Open

HS - French 1

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 cds 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.

Do you feel that your TPS French 1 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week French course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "French Conversations 1" to your French 1 course!

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Barbara Starosciak
Section 2	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (2)	Barbara Starosciak
Section 3	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (1)	Barbara Starosciak
Section 4^S	Thu	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Closed	Barbara Starosciak

JH - French 1 for Junior High

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 cds provide a complete program for learning French. Games, competitions, activities and cultural events make this class even more enjoyable.

Target Grades: 7-9

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $420

Section 1	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Barbara Starosciak
Section 2	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Open	Barbara Starosciak
Section 3	Thu	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Closed	Barbara Starosciak

HS - French 2

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 the first 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.

Do you feel that your TPS French 2 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week French course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "French Conversations 2" to your French 2 course!

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS French 1 or placement test (placement test also requires these keyboard change instructions).

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (1)	Barbara Starosciak
Section 2	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (4)	Barbara Starosciak
Section 3	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Barbara Starosciak
Section 4	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Barbara Starosciak

JH - French 2 for Junior High

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 some games in class.

Do you feel that your TPS JH French 2 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week French course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "French Conversations 1" to your JH French 2 course!

Target Grades: 8-10

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS JH French 1 or placement test (placement test also requires these keyboard change instructions).

Sample class: View

Tuition: $420

Section 1

Wed

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Full, Wait List (0)

Barbara Starosciak

HS - French 3

The class will review the important material from BJU's French 2 for Christian Schools from the first half of the book. Then we complete the text, workbook and cds. 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.

Do you feel that your TPS French 3 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week French course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "French Conversations 2" to your French 3 course!

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS French 2 or placement test (placement test also requires these keyboard change instructions).

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Barbara Starosciak
Section 2	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Barbara Starosciak

HS - French 4-5

This class provides a study of French literature for the student who has fluent French reading skills. Students will read abridged French versions of Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, Vingt Milles Lieues Sous Les Mers by Jules Vernes, and Cyrano de Bergerac by E.Rostand, as well as study “L’Avare” by Molière and a more modern full length book, La Gloire de Mon Père by Marcel Pagnol. This curriculum will help prepare students who want to take the French AP (Advanced Placement) Exam in the spring. Comprehension and understanding will be evaluated through quizzes, comprehension questions, written compositions, oral interpretation, translations, a midterm paper, and a final paper or media project. There will also be cultural events each month to expand the student's experience of Francophonie.

Do you feel that your TPS French 4-5 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week French course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "French Conversations 2" to your French 4-5 course!

Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS French 3 or 4, or a placement test (placement test also requires these keyboard change instructions).

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Mon

1:15 pm

2:45 pm

Open

Barbara Starosciak

CV - French Conversations 1

One session of foreign language instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS French student would benefit from more review of the vocabulary taught in the weekly lesson, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to practice their conversational skills to promote mastery? Then enhance your student's French learning experience with this optional "Conversations" class! This 90-minute session is intended to be taken along-side any section of TPS JH French 2 or HS French 1 to provide students with a second weekly time of live interaction and conversation with the instructor and other students. The entire 90 minutes of this supplemental “lab” class will be spent in conversation. Students will contribute ideas, give oral reports, discuss, debate, and engage with their classmates in French. Some of the class time will be spent playing games and reinforcing the vocabulary and grammar taught in the weekly JH French 2 or HS French 1 class. No new material will be covered during this time. There will be some reading and preparation for this class, but very little written homework. Students are required to have a working mic. If this twice-a-week format is better for your student, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week course into a two-session-per-week course!

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Concurrent participation in TPS HS French 1 or JH French 2.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $100

Section 1	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (2)	Barbara Starosciak
Section 2	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (1)	Barbara Starosciak
Section 3	Thu	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Open	Barbara Starosciak

CV - French Conversations 2

One session of foreign language instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS French student would benefit from more review of the vocabulary taught in the weekly lesson, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to practice their conversational skills to promote mastery? Then enhance your student's French learning experience with this optional "Conversations" class! This 90-minute session is intended to be taken along-side any section of TPS HS French 2, French 3, or French 4/5 to provide students with a second weekly time of live interaction and conversation with the instructor and other students. The entire 90 minutes of this supplemental “lab” class will be spent in conversation. Students will contribute ideas, give oral reports, discuss, debate, and engage with their classmates in French. Some of the class time will be spent playing games and reinforcing the vocabulary and grammar taught in the core weekly French class. No new material will be covered during this time. There will be some reading and preparation for this class, but very little written homework. Students are required to have a working mic. If this twice-a-week format is better for your student, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week course into a two-session-per-week course!

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Concurrent participation in TPS French 2, French 3, or French 4/5.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $100

Section 1	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (3)	Barbara Starosciak
Section 2	Fri	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Barbara Starosciak
Section 3	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Barbara Starosciak

HS - Functions Statistics Trigonometry

Better known as "FST", this course is the first part of a 2-year comprehensive and enriching pre-calculus curriculum. Students in this course will learn to communicate effectively using a wide range of mathematics. This FST course will deepen student's understanding of polynomial functions, trigonometric functions, and other necessary functions such as logarithmic, exponential, and the power functions. These functions will be explored in detail through graphical interpretation, analysis of domains and ranges, and application of the functions to practical problems. Other topics include sequences, series, and the conics. The course also emphasizes technological modeling so that each of the functions can be used to model real-life situations and encourage predictions based on function patterns. Students will learn sophisticated methods of data analysis, counting techniques, and probability in order to draw informed conclusions that will give a solid foundation for college Statistics. The study of Trigonometry will include solving situations using the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines as well as solving triangles, graphing techniques, using trigonometric identities, and trigonometric connections to the complex numbers, matrices, and polar coordinates. FST is a fast-paced course, providing an excellent and necessary background for those wishing to take calculus and those who want to learn 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.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of TPS UCSMP Advanced Algebra or completion of a placement test and approval of instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (2)	Lisa Crosby
Section 2	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Lisa Crosby

JH - General Science

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.

Target Grades: 7-8

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $420

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

HS - Geography

Geography is an exciting and interactive class that provides students with a solid foundation from which to study all other social sciences. Not only will students learn "where in the world" countries, capitals and physical features are located, but they will also learn about the people and culture in those places. Integrating physical, cultural and political geography, this class strives to help students understand how a region's landscape uniquely affects how its cultures develop. With recent news filled with reports of natural disasters, political tensions, and "hot topics" such as global warming and conservation, students can also expect to discuss current events and how to respond biblically to the world around them. As a reflection of God's heart for the nations, this class will emphasize missions efforts in each region studied.

Target Grades: 9-10

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Helen Williams
Section 2	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Helen Williams
Section 3	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Helen Williams

HS - Geometry

This is a complete high school-level Geometry course with formal proof. Students in this course will explore Euclidean geometry through the study of foundational postulates and theorems that examine spatial relationships. Topics include coordinate geometry, transformations of figures, area and volume formulas, symmetry of two and three dimensional geometric shapes, and basic logic. In order to aid students in laying a foundation for intuitive understanding of geometric concepts and analytical learning, they will have an opportunity to use a visually-oriented "hands-on" approach. A dynamic geometric software will be used to provide a rich arena for students to discover patterns and formulate conjectures of geometric representations. Students will then build on this foundation by learning to think logically, and to develop and use proof skills and mathematical arguments, including indirect and direct reasoning. This course offers a means of describing, analyzing, and understanding God's creation and seeing beauty in its structure and order. The text is Geometry, 3rd Edition, from the UCSMP ("Chicago Math") series. Click here for more information on the TPS Math Program.

Do you feel that your TPS Geometry student would benefit from more instruction, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to go over trouble-areas with a teacher? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week math course into a two-session-a-week course with more time for reinforcement of concepts and problem-solving guidance by adding "Geometry Problem Solving" to your TPS Geometry course!

Target Grades: 8-10

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of TPS UCSMP Algebra or completion of a placement test and approval of instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

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

PS - Geometry Problem Solving

NEW! One session of math instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS Geometry student would benefit from more instruction, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to go over trouble-areas with the teacher? Then enhance your Geometry student's learning experience with this optional "Problem Solving" class! This 90 minute session is intended to be taken along side any section of TPS Geometry to provide students with a second weekly time of live interaction with the instructor. In advance of the weekly session, students will be asked to submit to the instructor any questions or trouble areas so that they can be thoroughly reviewed during the problem solving session. The teacher will also reinforce commonly difficult concepts, address general concept questions, strengthen weak areas, and host collaborative problem-solving among the students. No additional material will be covered during this time and there will be no additional homework assignments. If this twice-a-week format is better for your student, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week course into a two-session-per-week course!

Target Grades: 8-10

Prerequisites: Concurrent participation in TPS Geometry and teacher approval.

Tuition: $100

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

HS - German 1

This course uses the Deutsch Aktuell Level 1 textbook and workbook. 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 at least 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.

Do you feel that your TPS German 1 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week German course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "German Conversations 1" to your German 1 course!

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Success in this class will require a basic understanding of English grammar and applicants will be required to take an English placement test.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Linda Gilliam
Section 2	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Linda Gilliam

JH - German 1 for Junior High

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 every chapter, 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.

Target Grades: 7-9

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of English grammar as demonstrated by successful completion of a TPS English placement test provided by the instructor.

Tuition: $420

Section 1

Tue

1:15 pm

2:45 pm

Open

HS - German 2

This course uses the Deutsch Aktuell Level 2 textbook and workbook, with a continuing emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, culture, speaking skills, reading and writing. The course will introduce comparatives, reflexive verbs, past and past perfect tenses, der-words, Genitive case, preceded and unpreceded adjectives, two-way prepositions, verbs with dative, and conjunctions. Students will continue to study German cultures from a Christian perspective and begin to study German literature. During the Spring Semester, students will study a special unit on post World War II and will be required to read Dietlinde: My Four-Dimensional Life Under: Nazism, Communism, Republic, Democracy [to be purchased from the instructor]. Students will be expected to do at least three hours of homework, which includes 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 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.

Do you feel that your TPS German 2 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week German course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "German Conversations 2" to your German 2 course!

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B- or higher) of TPS German 1, or instructor approval.

Tuition: $466

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

JH - German 2 for Junior High

NEW! This course is the second in a two-year curriculum for junior high students that guides them through the equivalent of high school German 1. 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. Weekly 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. This course will use the Deutsch Aktuell Level 1 materials, including the textbook, workbook, and grammar and vocabulary workbook. We will cover the second half of the text during this course. There will be a practice quiz every chapter, 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.

Do you feel that your TPS JH German 2 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week German course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "German Conversations 1" to your JH German 2 course!

Target Grades: 8-10

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B- or higher) of TPS German 1 for Junior High, or instructor approval.

Tuition: $420

Section 1

Tue

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Open

HS - German 3

This course uses Deutsch Aktuell Level 3 textbook and workbook 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 at least 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 no more than 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

Do you feel that your TPS German 3 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week German course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "German Conversations 2" to your German 3 course!

Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of TPS German 2 , or instructor approval.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Tue

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Open

HS - German 4

NEW! This course uses the Langenscheidt geni@l Textbook B1 program. 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. Students will be expected to do at least three hours of homework per week, including memorizing vocabulary and scripture in German. During the second semester, students will read Die Weiße Rose by Inge Scholl. Small group work will be assigned to encourage language practice outside of class. At the end of every chapter there will be a test and a final exam at the end of the year. Students must maintain a working microphone and be able to create audio files to upload to the teacher.

Do you feel that your TPS German 4 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week German course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "German Conversations 2" to your German 4 course!

Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B- or higher) of TPS German 3, or instructor approval.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Wed

9:45 am

11:15 am

Open

CV - German Conversations 1

NEW! One session of foreign language instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS German student would benefit from more review of the vocabulary taught in the weekly lesson, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to practice their conversational skills to promote mastery? Then enhance your student's German learning experience with this optional "Conversations" class! This 90-minute weekly session is intended to be taken along-side any section of TPS JH German 2 or HS German 1 to provide students with a second weekly time of live interaction and conversation with the instructor and other students. The goal of this additional class is to enrich student’s German studies just as they have learned enough vocabulary in their first-year class to begin conversing in German with one another. The entire 90 minutes of this supplemental “lab” class will be spent in conversation. Each student will be expected to contribute to the classes orally in German through role plays, dialogs, impromptu conversations, reports, and discussions using the vocabulary and grammar taught in the JH German 2 and HS German 1 courses. No new material will be covered during this time. There will be some reading and preparation for this class, but very little written homework. Students are required to have a working mic. If this twice-a-week format is better for your student, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week course into a two-session-per-week course!

Target Grades: 8-12

Prerequisites: Concurrent participation in TPS JH German 2 or HS German 1.

Tuition: $100

Section 1

Fri

9:45 am

11:15 am

Open

CV - German Conversations 2

NEW! One session of foreign language instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS German student would benefit from more review of the vocabulary taught in the weekly lesson, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to practice their conversational skills to promote mastery? Then enhance your student's German learning experience with this optional "Conversations" class! This 90-minute weekly session is intended to be taken along-side any section of TPS HS German 2, German 3, or German 4 to provide students with a second weekly time of live interaction and conversation with the instructor and other students. The goal of this additional class is to enrich student’s German studies just as they have learned enough vocabulary in their first-year class to begin conversing in German with one another. The entire 90 minutes of this supplemental “lab” class will be spent in conversation. Each student will be expected to contribute to the classes orally in German through role plays, dialogs, impromptu conversations, reports, and discussions using the vocabulary and grammar taught in the HS German 2, 3, and 4 courses. No new material will be covered during this time. There will be some reading and preparation for this class, but very little written homework. Students are required to have a working mic. If this twice-a-week format is better for your student, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week course into a two-session-per-week course!

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Concurrent participation in TPS German 2, German 3, or German 4.

Tuition: $100

Section 1

Fri

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Open

HS - Gospels and the Life of Christ (1st Sem)

NEW! Much of the world understands Jesus as a flat, two-dimensional rendering that bears little resemblance to reality. The real Jesus is surprising, and at times shocking. Throughout the Scriptures, He evokes reactions in people ranging from unbridled devotion to murderous hatred. There is little room for the tepid reaction to the bland image that most people envision. The short life of this Jewish carpenter who lived 2,000 years ago in the Middle East affects virtually every aspect of our lives today, yes many downplay His significance. In this course, students will examine the popular conceptions of Jesus including Jesus in media, art, and literature; the historicity and reliability of the accounts of the Gospels; and, most significantly, delving into the pages of Scripture to understand more of this Messiah, His miracles, His teachings, and His call on our lives. Students in this course will gain a new depth of understanding for Christ, who was prophesied from the beginning of time and who has changed our world and our eternity.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Tue

8:00 am

9:30 am

Open

Daniel Wiiki

HS - Government 1: The Constitution (1st Sem)

It is no exaggeration to say that the average person knows little about the document upon which our government is built -- the U.S. Constitution. 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 revive that practice and look at the civil authorities from a biblical perspective, including examining 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, and gain a solid working knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and how it pertains to us today. This course uses the text, The Constitutional Recipe for Freedom. (Private publisher -- please contact the teacher for purchasing instructions.)

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Erich Pratt
Section 2	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Full, Wait List (2)	Erich Pratt
Section 3	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Erich Pratt
Section 4	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (2)	Erich Pratt
Section 5	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Don Rucker
Section 6	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Don Rucker

HS - Government 1: The Constitution (2nd Sem)

See course description for "Government 1: The Constitution (1st Sem)"

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Don Rucker
Section 2	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Open	Don Rucker

HS - Government 2: America as a Christian Nation (2nd Sem)

NEW! If you loved "Government: The Constitution", you will find this course to be more of the same. Students will continue in their guided-study of government-related principles from a biblical perspective, including delving into the Bill of Rights and examining issues like the so-called "Separation of Church and State" more closely. This course will give students even greater opportunity to discuss and debate current issues and to analyze the arguments (pro and con) regarding America’s historical role as a Christian nation. The required text is the same as for "Government 1: The Constitution" -- The Constitutional Recipe for Freedom -- and will be supplemented with additional articles and reading material.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS "Government 1: The Constitution".

Tuition: $233

Section 1	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Erich Pratt
Section 2	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Erich Pratt

HS - Grammar Review (1st Sem)

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 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 a high school student in need of grammar improvement who meets the prerequisites and has sufficient grammar and writing background. 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.

Target Grades: 9-11

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a placement exam given by the instructor, or approval from the instructor based on her personal knowledge of registrant's grammar ability.

Tuition: $233

Section 1^S	Mon	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Open	Melinda Meuser
Section 2	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Open	Stephanie Rathbun

HS - Grammar Review (2nd Sem)

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

Target Grades: 9-11

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a placement exam given by the instructor, or approval from the instructor based on her personal knowledge of registrant's grammar ability.

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Wed

1:15 pm

2:45 pm

Open

Stephanie Rathbun

HS - Health and Wellness (1st Sem)

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 in their spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical character. The course covers many topics, including nutrition, diseases, body care, stress, anxiety, relationships, addictions, abuse, eating disorders, depression, peer pressure, and training in spiritual disciplines. 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.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Wed

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Open

HS - Health and Wellness (2nd Sem)

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

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Thu

4:45 pm

6:15 pm

Open

HS - Hermeneutics (1st Sem)

How do we correctly interpret and apply a passage of Scripture? "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 successfully. In this course, students will learn how to interpret a text of Scripture within its original historical context based on the literary structure of the text and an understanding how one passage of Scripture builds upon and is informed by previous Scripture (antecedent theology). Students will practice making detailed observations on the text of Scripture. They will learn principles for interpreting the different literary genres (parables, poetry, narrative, prophesy, etc.). Finally, they will learn principles for making practical applications from Scripture in its original context to our modern contexts. (This course is a good precursor to the TPS course "Theology Matters".)

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Thu

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Open

Myron Kauk

HS - History of Ancient Israel (1st Sem)

This course will explore the history of ancient Israel and the Hebrew people. The primary source will be the Old Testament, focusing on much of the text from Exodus through Nehemiah. The course will systematically cover the Exodus and conquest, the period of Judges, the beginning of the monarchy period, David and the Davidic monarchy, Solomonic Kingdom and the division of the Kingdom, Israel and Judah and their ultimate decline. Students will explore deeper meaning of the biblical text through the use of extra-biblical sources, including the primary text book Ancient Israel and Judah by conservative Biblical scholar Dr. John Bright and Old Testament Parallels by Dr. Victor Matthews and Dr. Don Benjamin. Through these sources, the class will compare and contrast other cultures and societies of the ancient Near East, including the Philistines, Phoenicians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Hittites, Ugarit, and Egyptians, in order to further shed light on the history of the Hebrew people and the region from roughly 2000 B.C. to 500 B.C. (Note: The TPS course "History of the Ancient World and Rome" is a good second-semester follow-on to this course.)

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Wed

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Full, Wait List (1)

HS - History of Modern Israel (2nd Sem)

Back by popular demand! 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.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Course has minimum enrollment

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Wed

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Open

Brent Nichols

HS - History of the Ancient World and Rome (2nd Sem)

What was civilization like before and during the time Jesus Christ lived among us as a man? From the beginning of the Roman Empire circa 600 B.C. through the fall circa 400 A.D., the Roman Empire left a lasting imprint on the history of the civilization of mankind and Christianity. This course will walk through these years chronologically and explore the political, economic, cultural, social, legal, military, literary and religious details and legacies of the Romans Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese. This study will reveal the framework formulated by the Romans through which the Christian church spread after initially being persecuted by the Romans. Each week, we will unpack the pieces of each time period as we look at Caesars, Emperors, Augustus, gladiators, gods, and the world leading up to and at the time of Jesus Christ. In addition to biblical text, this course will utilize History of the Ancient World by Susan Wise Bauer and a primary source on The History of the Church by the ancient Roman historian Eusebius.(Note: This class provides a good follow-on to the TPS course History of Ancient Israel, but may be taken as a stand-alone course.)

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Wed

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Open

JH - History of the World

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.

Target Grades: 7-8

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $420

Section 1^S

Thu

10:00 pm

11:30 pm

Open

Bob Lemon

HS - Introduction to Business

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.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Mon

1:15 pm

2:45 pm

Open

Don Rucker

JH - Introduction to Music

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)

Target Grades: 6-9

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Course has minimum enrollment

Tuition: $420

Section 1

Wed

8:00 am

9:30 am

Open

Martha Spotts

JH - Introduction to Visual Basic

NEW! This introductory-level computer programming course will cover the basic programming skills required to take any of the high school TPS programming classes. Some of the topics covered in this course include creating programming code that will execute at the click of a button, selection from a combo box, pointing to an item in a menu, the processes of selection (If statements and Select Case structures), looping, debugging, and writing programs to trap errors. This course will emphasize modular programming, which allows students to write there own functions and subroutines. Students should be enthusiastic to learn and make computers do some of the extraordinary things that we, through God's amazing creation of our minds, can make them do. Students are required to have Visual Studio 2008 Standard Edition or Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition, which can be downloaded at no cost. (Click here for more information.)

Target Grades: 7-9

Prerequisites: No prior programming experience required.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $420

Section 1	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Bob Madison
Section 2	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Bob Madison
Section 3	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Bob Madison

HS - J.R.R. Tolkien: The Lord of the Rings (2nd Sem)

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 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 weekly written assignments of various essay types, brief findings, book reviews, poetry/song analyses, and other literary discussion on The Lord of the Rings. Students will review Tolkien's work 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. Live classes will require active and mature student participation based on weekly readings and study. Though it may be taken as a standalone course, the Tolkien class 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. Click here for more information and the complete booklist.

Target Grades: 12-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a diagnostic essay exam given by the instructor. Targeted for advanced students desiring a college-level course.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Tue

9:45 am

11:15 am

Open

HS - Journey Through Narnia

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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Target Grades: 8-10

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of TPS English 2 or English 3, or diagnostic exam.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Open	Kathryn Richards
Section 2	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Kathryn Richards

HS - Koine Greek 1

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.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of English grammar as demonstrated by successful completion of a TPS English placement test provided by the instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1^P

Mon

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Full, Wait List (0)

HS - Koine Greek 2

This course completes our introduction to the grammar and a broad spectrum of vocabulary needed to read many Greek authors, with a primary emphasis on the usage in the New Testament and patristic 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.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS Greek 1, or equivalent as assessed by instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1^P

Tue

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Open

HS - Koine Greek Readings

Students in Greek 1 and 2 have studied all the grammar and a broad spectrum of vocabulary needed to read many 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.

Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS Greek 2, or equivalent as assessed by instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1^P

Fri

1:15 pm

2:45 pm

Closed

HS - 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. 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.

Target Grades: 9-11

Prerequisites: An understanding of English grammar, as exhibited by successful completion of an evaluation given by instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Dave Spotts
Section 2	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Dave Spotts
Section 3	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Dave Spotts

JH - Latin 1 for Junior High

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.

Target Grades: 7-9

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of English grammar as demonstrated by successful completion of a TPS English placement test provided by the instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $420

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (1)	Dave Spotts
Section 2	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Dave Spotts

HS - Latin 2

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.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS HS Latin 1 or equivalent as assessed by instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Open	Dave Spotts
Section 2	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Dave Spotts

JH - Latin 2 for Junior High

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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Target Grades: 8-10

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS Latin 1 for Junior High, or equivalent as assessed by instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $420

Section 1

Thu

1:15 pm

2:45 pm

Open

HS - Latin 3

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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Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS HS Latin 2 or equivalent as assessed by instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Fri

9:45 am

11:15 am

Open

HS - Latin Readings

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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Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS HS Latin 3 or equivalent as assessed by instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Fri

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Open

HS - Literature Survey

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. Click here for the booklist.

Target Grades: 9-11

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of TPS English 3 or Journey Through Narnia, or placement exam available from instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Full, Wait List (1)	Nikki Troxell
Section 2	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Vanessa Bush
Section 3	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Vanessa Bush
Section 4	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Joel Poortenga
Section 5	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Joel Poortenga

JH - Logo to Lego

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. Click here for more information.

Target Grades: 7-9

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $420

Section 1	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Samuel Gray
Section 2	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Open	Samuel Gray
Section 3	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Samuel Gray

HS - Marine Biology

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.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a first-year biology course, preferably Exploring Creation With Biology.

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Lori McKeeman
Section 2	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Open	Lori McKeeman

HS - Medieval, Reformation and Renaissance History

In this exciting 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 written by contempories will also be assigned including Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People, Joinville's Chronicles of the Crusades, The Rule of St. Benedict by Benedict of Nursia, and Einhard and Notker's Two Lives of Charlemagne.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Fri

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Full, Wait List (0)

HS - Microsoft Access (1st Sem)

NEW! This intensive one-semester course will introduce students to the world of databases and give them working knowledge of relational databases and the importance and uses of databases in business, government, and education. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have covered all of the topics tested on the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam in Access 2007. For course material requirements and more specific information, click here. In order to provide maximum individualized assistance during class time, this class will be limited to fewer students.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $233

Section 1^P

Wed

8:00 am

9:30 am

Open

Bob Madison

HS - Microsoft Access (2nd Sem)

NEW! See course description for Microsoft Access (1st Sem).

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $233

Section 1^P

Tue

4:45 pm

6:15 pm

Open

Bob Madison

HS - Microsoft Excel (1st Sem)

NEW! This intensive one-semester course will introduce students to the world of spreadsheets and data compilation and organization, and give them working knowledge of the formulas and range of functionality available in this application. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have covered all of the topics tested on the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam in Excel 2007. For course material requirements and more specific information, click here. In order to provide maximum individualized assistance during class time, this class will be limited to fewer students.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1^P	Tue	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Closed	Bob Madison
Section 2^P	Fri	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Bob Madison

HS - Microsoft Excel (2nd Sem)

NEW! See course description for Microsoft Excel (1st Sem).

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1^P	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Bob Madison
Section 2^P	Mon	6:30 pm	-	8:00 pm	Open	Bob Madison

HS - Microsoft Office Applications 1

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 regarding the required software and text.) This class will be smaller that the average TPS class in order to provide individual assistance during class time.

Target Grades: 8-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $466

Section 1^P	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (2)	Bob Madison
Section 2^P	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (1)	Bob Madison
Section 3^P	Tue	6:30 pm	-	8:00 pm	Open	Bob Madison
Section 4^P	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Bob Madison
Section 5^P	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Bob Madison

HS - Microsoft Office Applications 2

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 regarding the required software and texts.) This class will be smaller that the average TPS class in order to provide individual assistance during class time.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of MS Office Applications 1, or a placement exam in both Word Level 1 and Excel Level 1 as administered by instructor.

Tuition: $466

Section 1^P	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Bob Madison
Section 2^P	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Bob Madison

HS - Microsoft Office Applications 3

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.)

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of TPS Microsoft Office Applications 2.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Tue

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Closed

Bob Madison

HS - Microsoft Power Point (8 week - 1st Sem)

NEW! This intensive eight-week mini-course will introduce students to the world of dynamic presentations and give them working knowledge of how to assemble and manipulate slides and make an engaging presentation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have covered all of the topics tested on the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam in PowerPoint 2007. For course material requirements and more specific information, click here. In order to provide maximum individualized assistance during class time, this class will be limited to fewer students.

NOTE: Sections 1-2 of this course meet during weeks 1-8 of the first semester. Section 3 of this course meets during weeks 9-16 of the first semester.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $117

Section 1^P	Mon	6:30 pm	-	8:00 pm	Open	Bob Madison
Section 2^P	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (1)	Bob Madison
Section 3^P	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Bob Madison

HS - Microsoft Power Point (8 week - 2nd Sem)

NEW! Please see course description for Microsoft Power Point (8 week - 1st Sem).

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $117

Section 1^P	Mon	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Open	Bob Madison
Section 2^P	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Bob Madison

HS - Microsoft Word (1st Sem)

NEW! This intensive one-semester course will introduce students to the world of document creation and customization and give them working knowledge of how to organize and format content in an efficient and engaging way. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have covered all of the topics tested on the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam in Word 2007. For course material requirements and more specific information, click here. In order to provide maximum individualized assistance during class time, this class will be limited to fewer students.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1^P	Mon	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Open	Bob Madison
Section 2^P	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Bob Madison

HS - Microsoft Word (2nd Sem)

NEW! Please see course description for Microsoft Word (1st Sem).

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1^P	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Bob Madison
Section 2^P	Fri	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Bob Madison

CT - Middle Years History (Year 3)

NEW! This course takes students on a fascinating journey from the period of political and cultural disintegration that befell Europe in the aftermath of the Roman Era to the eve of the French Revolution. Students will study the flow of ideas and events driven initially by Medieval Christian theology and ecclesiastical structures, and later by an admixture of biblical faith and developing Secular Humanism. Topics of study within this course will include Scholasticism, Renaissance, Reformation, revolution in Science, Enlightenment, and the early stages of the Industrial Revolution. The focus of this course will be on the integration of ideas and theology, and the impact of these in the actions of people -- both leaders and the masses. Student will be introduced to a variety of primary and secondary historical resources with the ultimate goal to evaluate what we study in the context of a biblical world and life view and draw lessons and applications for our own times.

Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year 2 of the TPS Classical Track, or approval from the Classical Track Coordinator.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Mon

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Open

Leonard Mailand

CT - Middle Years Literature and Composition (Year 3)

NEW! As Christianity grows, the Renaissance takes over, Enlightenment begins, and humanism expands. Man becomes the measure of all things, and man diminishes God. Following the fall of Rome and the conclusion of TPS "Classical Ancient Literature (Year 2)", this course begins with Beowulf, moving to The Dream of the Rood and some tales of the Arthurian knights, including Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Students will examine some Medieval English Verse and then walk through The Inferno, the first entry of Dante's Divine Comedy. Reading in this course includes Marlowe's Doctor Faustus, Hamlet by William Shakespeare, and Milton's Paradise Lost, followed by some Irish poetry and a selection of Shakespeare's sonnets. Finally, students will conclude their year-long study with Ivanhoe and ultimately usher in the French Revolution with Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. While studying these important works, students will also be challenged in their writing and study the elements of literary analysis. Though "Rhetoric" is the main composition class in Year 3 of the multi-year TPS Classical Track, high standards of writing remain intact for this course. Students will be required to write one complete research paper.

Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year 2 of the TPS Classical Track, or approval from the Classical Track Coordinator.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Mon

9:45 am

11:15 am

Open

Tyler Howat

JH - Mystery of History 1: Creation to Resurrection

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.

Target Grades: 7-9

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $420

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

JH - Mystery of History II: Early Church through the Middle Ages

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.

Target Grades: 7-9

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $420

Section 1	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Open	Bill Crosby
Section 2	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Bill Crosby

HS - NCFCA Apologetics

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.)

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Myron Kauk
Section 2	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Myron Kauk

HS - Personal Finances (1st Sem)

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.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Working knowledge of algebra.

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Tue

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Open

Sherry OHearn

HS - Personal Finances (2nd Sem)

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

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Working knowledge of algebra.

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Tue

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Open

Sherry OHearn

AE - Photography

Improved! Fresh and improved, Photography is an exciting, year-long course that introduces students to all things photography: composition, exposure, light, camera controls, photo gear and equipment, developing creative vision, and more. Thorough class critiques, consistent shooting, and skill-building assignments with evaluation and feedback from the instructor assist students in applying techniques to their images. The first semester of this course focuses on camera operation, composition and basic reciprocity (the rule of thirds, depth, aperture, shutter speeds, ISO etc.) light, and camera equipment, with an introduction to portraiture and photojournalism. In the second semester, students dig deeper into more advanced techniques of composition and exposure (color/shape theory, exposure systems, lines and angles etc.), work with concepts, expand their creative limits, hone their photographic eye, and practice the basics of digital post-production. Upon successful completion of this course, students have a portfolio of images, ability to evaluate/critique their own work, and a firm foundation in the fundamentals photography. A digital SLR with owner’s manual and compatible lens/es (or instructor approval of camera) are required for this course.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $400

Section 1	Tue	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Full, Wait List (4)	Brianna Tittel
Section 2	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (5)	Brianna Tittel
Section 3	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (4)	Brianna Tittel

AE - Photography 2 (2nd Sem)

Photography 2 builds on the skills learned in the single-semester Photography 1 course 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. Thorough class critiques, consistent shooting, thought-provoking and skill-building assignments, and evaluation and feedback from the instructor 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.

NOTE: This course is intended only for students who completed Photography 1 with TPS in 2008-09 or 2009-10. New TPS photo students should consider the year-long Photography course, which incorporates the skills taught in this course during the second semester.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of TPS Introduction to Photography or instructor approval.

Tuition: $200

Section 1

Mon

9:45 am

11:15 am

Closed

Brianna Tittel

JH - Physical Science

Physical Science excellently prepares students for high school biology, chemistry, and physics. 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 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 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, thorough lab reports to be compiled in the student’s lab notebook, and an end-of-module test.

Target Grades: 7-9

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $420

Section 1^S	Tue	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Full, Wait List (1)	Bob Lemon
Section 2	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Rachel Arney
Section 3	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Rachel Arney
Section 4	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Cheryl Garmong
Section 5	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Cheryl Garmong
Section 6	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Cheryl Garmong
Section 7	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Cheryl Garmong
Section 8	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Cheryl Garmong

HS - Physics

This 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. A biblical prospective to science is also discussed. 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.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra 2, plus basic knowledge of trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent, etc.)

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Justin Myrick
Section 2	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Justin Myrick
Section 3^S	Tue	10:00 pm	-	11:30 pm	Open	Justin Myrick
Section 4	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Justin Myrick
Section 5	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Justin Myrick
Section 6	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (1)	Justin Myrick
Section 7	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Justin Myrick

HS - Poetry (1st Sem)

NEW! Despite our trepidation, wariness, or aversion towards it, poetry proves itself worthwhile and even powerful: it can teach the mind and heart and nurture a love of beauty and truth. Poets throughout the ages reveal the image of God as they imitate His creativity--and reverence His love for words. As Robert Frost reminds us, "A poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom." In this course we'll pursue that delight and wisdom as we plunge into poetry. Students will study a wide variety of primarily British and American poetry while gaining an in-depth understanding of poetic forms, elements, and trends. Students will learn to appreciate the sound and sense of poetry through critical reading, AP-type essay analysis, in-class lectures and discussion, and even original poetry writing. Though this course will aim to dispel any fear of poetry and equip students to understand and evaluate it with college-level literary analysis skills, its higher aim is to cultivate an abiding love of poetry. As we delight ourselves in the beauty of words, this class will build a foundation for students to continue to read and enjoy poetry no matter what their college majors or professions. Click here for more information and the complete booklist.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B+ or higher) of grade 10 or above TPS literature or Advanced Composition course and submission of a diagnostic exam and instructor approval.

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Mon

9:45 am

11:15 am

Open

HS - Pre-Calculus

The goal of this comprehensive, fast-paced, one-year Precalculus course is to encompass, encapsulate, and ensure mastery of the algebra, geometry, and trigonometry necessary for success in the next step of the student’s mathematical journey: The Calculus. Students in this course will be guided through an extensive study of trigonometry and functions including quadratics, exponentials, polynomials, logarithmic, and rational functions. Emphasis will be placed on visual representation of functions (via a graphing calculator) and algebraic manipulation of equations, as well as applications in the world of business and science, primarily physics. They will also explore a variety of other pertinent topics including conics, vectors, complex numbers, polar coordinates (applied to conics), and parametric equations. The course will introduce, in a rudimentary fashion (or as sidebars), infinite sequences and series, limits and continuity of functions, as well as the derivative of a function. In summary, this course will serve the student either as a capstone or a launching pad for their math career. It will be a capstone for those ending their high school study of mathematics because it will contain ancillary, historical, and enrichment instruction that will enable the student to see in truth the manifold and wondrous interconnections of mathematics in a Biblical Christian framework. At the same time, it will serve as a launching pad, firing the student at the mark of Calculus whether in high school or college. The text for this course is "Precalculus: Fourth Edition," by Warren W. Esty.

Do you feel that your TPS Pre-Calculus student would benefit from more instruction, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to go over trouble-areas with a teacher? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week math course into a two-session-a-week course with more time for reinforcement of concepts and problem-solving guidance by adding "Pre-Calculus Problem Solving" to your TPS Pre-Calculus course!

Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and passing mark on a Placement exam. This exam is password protected so please email the teacher for the password after registration.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	James Nickel
Section 2	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	James Nickel
Section 3	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Open	Lori Martin

HS - Pre-Calculus and Discrete Math

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.

Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of TPS UCSMP Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry or completion of a placement test and approval of instructor.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Wed

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Open

Lori Martin

HS - Pre-Calculus Problem Solving

NEW! One session of math instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS Pre-Calculus student would benefit from more instruction, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to go over trouble-areas with the teacher? Then enhance your Pre-Calculus student's learning experience with this optional "Problem Solving" class! This 90 minute session is intended to be taken along side any section of TPS Pre-Calculus to provide students with a second weekly time of live interaction with the instructor. In advance of the weekly session, students will be asked to submit to the instructor any questions or trouble areas so that they can be thoroughly reviewed during the problem solving session. The teacher will also reinforce commonly difficult concepts, address general concept questions, strengthen weak areas, and host collaborative problem-solving among the students. No additional material will be covered during this time and there will be no additional homework assignments. If this twice-a-week format is better for your student, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week course into a two-session-per-week course!

*This class will be co-led by both Mrs. Lisa Crosby and Mrs. Lori Martin.

Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Concurrent participation in TPS Pre-Calculus and teacher approval.

Tuition: $100

Section 1

Fri

9:45 am

11:15 am

Open

James Nickel

JH - Pre-Transition Math

This course is designed to prepare students for Transition Mathematics. Pre-Transition Mathematics will help students learn and practice identifying and working on uses of numbers and operations. The particular course will emphasize working with fractions, percents, order of operations, probability, and much more, including dealing with data and geometry. Algebra is integrated throughout the text as a way of describing generalizations, as a language for formulas, and as an aid in solving simple equations. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared for TPS Transition Mathematics (a pre-algebra course). The text is Pre-Transition Mathematics, of the UCSMP ("Chicago Math") series. Click here for more information on the TPS Math Program.

Target Grades: 5-7

Prerequisites: Successful completion of placement exam and the permission of instructor.

Tuition: $420

Section 1	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Lori Martin
Section 2	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Lori Martin

HS - Propositional Logic (1st Sem)

NEW! Logic has been defined as "The art of reasoning well - of learning to think God's thoughts after Him." Study of Scripture shows that our God is a rational being. The goal of this one-semester class is to give students a solid grounding in the study of a time-honored approach to rigorous, rational thought: propositional logic. Each class will cover one or more topics in Nance and Wilson's "Introductory Logic," (Fourth Edition) text, including the basics of deductive reasoning, statements and standard categorical form, the square of opposition, syllogisms, truth and validity, and making arguments in "normal" English. Every week, students will complete short written assignments taken primarily from the assignments in the text. Significant student participation is required through on-mic discussions of logic problems, as the heart of learning deductive reasoning is practice in making and critiquing deductive arguments. Students will complete weekly written assignments consisting of evaluating a series of arguments as fallacious or not and providing and explanation for their answer. These assignments will be reviewed and discussed during a portion of the weekly class time. (For students wishing to delve deeper into their study of logic, “Art of Argument” is a good second-semester compliment to this course.)

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites:

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Thu

8:00 am

9:30 am

Full, Wait List (1)

Michael Lehmann

JH - Propositional Logic and Apologetics

Every student should develop critical thinking skills, for application to all pursuits of life. Years ago, students learned this skill through studying Propositional Logic and conceptual math, and applied it in apologetics and other areas of Rhetoric. This course revives that tradition by studying Propositional Logic using the book Introductory Logic by Nance, and then applying those skills to study of biblical apologetics and doctrine. One of the most fundamental questions Christ ask us is “Who do you say I am?,” a question that incorporates both “What do you believe?” and “Why do you believe it?” into one query. This course addresses these questions in both critical thinking approach and content. More important, it helps students take knowledge of the mind into faith of the heart. It also prepares students to proclaim and defend what they believe and why the believe it to an unbelieving world. Click here for more information.

Target Grades: 7-9

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $420

Section 1	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Samuel Gray
Section 2	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Samuel Gray
Section 3	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Open	Samuel Gray

HS - Psychology

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).

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Open	Brent Nichols
Section 2^S	Thu	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Open	Brent Nichols

RE - Quilting (1st Sem)

This single semester class introduces the student to the various types of quilts and their history both in America and around the world. We will spend class time learning how to make quilt blocks; planning, supplies, color analysis, cutting, and sewing (by hand or machine). Homework will involve sewing a variety of blocks and then putting them together into a wall hanging by the end of the semester. Students will share in class pictures of their blocks as they are completed.

Target Grades: 8-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $150

Section 1

Mon

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Open

Kathryn Richards

RE - Quilting (2nd sem)

Please see description for Quilting (1st Sem).

Target Grades: 8-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $150

Section 1

Mon

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Open

Kathryn Richards

HS - Research Methods and Web Publication (1st Sem)

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.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None. This course does not fulfill prerequisite requirements for any upper level TPS literature course.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Thu

4:45 pm

6:15 pm

Open

HS - Research Paper Writing (1st Sem)

This supplementary one-semester course takes the high school student through the process of writing and presenting term papers or college-level research papers. In this "fundamentals" course, the student will expand the compositional style of argument into a research paper that includes a title page, a formal outline, an abstract, the body of the paper, and a works-cited page. The first quarter of the semester will cover the research process and basic elements of the paper. During the second quarter, students will refine their papers and present them for instructor review. Families considering this course may also want to consider the TPS course "Research Methods and Web Publication". Combined, these two courses will give students a solid grounding in research methods and presentation, both in written and digital form. Click here for more information.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of a TPS English 3 or higher or submission of a five-paragraph diagnostic essay. This course does not fulfill prerequisite requirements for any upper level TPS literature course.

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Tue

1:15 pm

2:45 pm

Full, Wait List (1)

Heidi Zylstra

HS - Research Paper Writing (2nd Sem)

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

Target Grades: 10-12

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Tue

1:15 pm

2:45 pm

Full, Wait List (2)

Heidi Zylstra

HS - Russian 1

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. With our textbook, Troika, as our guide, we will dive into the life, language, and culture of Russia. As part of this first-year course, students will learn the cyrillic alphabet, practice proper pronunciation, converse with common greetings and basic phrases, and study basic grammar and memorize vocabulary. Each week, students will interact with one another during class time and are greatly encouraged to participate in the Russian Conversations class for additional spoken practice. The average student should expect to spend between 3 and 5 hours of homework per week. There are daily homework assignments, weekly quizzes, mid-term and final exams, and students are expected to be able to upload all of their assignments weekly. A working microphone and cyrillic alphabet stickers for your keyboard are required for this course. Audio recordings in Russian will be provided to aid students in practicing effectively outside of class time.

Do you feel that your TPS Russian 1 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week Russian course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "Russian Conversations 1" to your Russian 1 course!

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of an English grammar placement test provided by the instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Mon

9:45 am

11:15 am

Open

HS - Russian 2

NEW! Russian 2 is intended to build on the basic knowledge acquired in Russian 1 by continuing to study the Troika textbook set. As student's skills grow and develop, greater emphasis will be placed on translation, reading, and speaking in Russian. Students will be encouraged to lead in specific aspects of the class and especially to minimize their use of English outside of the grammar explanations. Continued focus will be placed on memorizing vocabulary and Scripture and building on the use of familiar expressions. Students in this course should expect to spend approximately 3 to 5 hours per week on homework, including daily homework assignments, weekly quizzes, mid-term and final exams. All assignments must be uploaded weekly. A working microphone and cyrillic alphabet stickers for your computer keyboard are required for this course. Audio recordings in Russian will be provided to aid students in practicing effectively outside of class time.

Do you feel that your TPS Russian 2 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week Russian course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "Russian Conversations 2" to your Russian 2 course!

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS Russian 1 or equivalent approved by the instructor, and teacher approval.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Mon

1:15 pm

2:45 pm

Open

CV - Russian Conversations 1

One session of foreign language instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS Russian student would benefit from more review of the vocabulary taught in the weekly lesson, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to practice their conversational skills to promote mastery? Why not take your student's learning one step further? Russian Conversations 1 is the perfect place to do just that! This 90-minute weekly session is intended to be taken along-side HS Russian 1 to provide students with a second weekly time of live interaction and conversation with the instructor and other students. Come and practice what you know and get any questions you have answered. Class time will be spent conversing in Russian, answering questions, listening to Russian, and playing interactive games. Students will reinforce what they learned in their Russian 1 class through story-telling and putting parts of the lesson into "Jeopardy" so that the information sticks! Come prepared to score points for your team, exciting stories, heated but friendly games, and FUN! No new material will be covered during this time and there will be no additional homework. Students are required to have a working mic. If this twice-a-week format is better for your student, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week course into a two-session-per-week course!

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Concurrent participation in TPS Russian 1 and teacher approval.

Tuition: $100

Section 1

Tue

9:45 am

11:15 am

Open

CV - Russian Conversations 2

NEW! One session of foreign language instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. For students who participated in TPS Russian 1 and remember how beneficial "Russian Club" was to your Russian language experience, this class is for you! Russian Conversations 2 promises all that fun and more. This 90-minute weekly session is intended to be taken along-side TPS Russian 2 to provide students with a second weekly time of live interaction and conversation. Students will reinforce what they learned in their Russian 2 class through reviews of the week's material, challenging texts, and other tongue-twisting conversations ALL in Russian. If you're up for the challenge, then come prepared to play games, converse in Russian, learn some Russian "slang", and have loads of fun! No new material will be covered during this time and there will be no additional homework. Students are required to have a working mic. If this twice-a-week format is better for your student, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week course into a two-session-per-week course!

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Concurrent participation in TPS Russian 2.

Tuition: $100

Section 1

Tue

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Open

HS - Science Fiction Literature (1st Sem)

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, a novella and short stories from the "golden age" of science fiction, and C. S. Lewis’s Out of the Silent Planet. This course has a strong writing component, and students will write an essay and a creative piece weekly, developing strong evaluative, analytical, and written skills for college. In addition, students will complete 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. Though it may be taken as a standalone course, Science Fiction Literature 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. Click here for more information and the complete booklist.

Target Grades: 10-12

Sample class: View

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Tue

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Open

HS - Shakespeare: Major Works (1st Sem)

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, considered by scholars to be among Shakespeare's best work: King Lear and Hamlet. Students will read the plays aloud and discuss plot, characterization, poetic imagery, dramatization, and the applicability of Shakespeare's work in 21st century life. Weekly writing assignments include short essay responses and creative tasks. The study of each play culminates with an exam that includes identification of characters, plot points, and quotations as well as short essays.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B+ or higher) of Grade 10 or higher TPS literature course (e.g., Literature Survey), TPS Advanced Composition course, or successful completion of a placement exam.

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Thu

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Open

Jenny Dolton

HS - Shakespeare: Major Works (2nd Sem)

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

Target Grades: 10-12

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Thu

9:45 am

11:15 am

Open

Jenny Dolton

HS - Spanish 1

This course uses BJU's text Spanish 1 for the Christian School, Activities Manual and audio CDs. 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" each semester, a Review Vocabulary Test, and a final exam.

Do you feel that your TPS Spanish 1 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week Spanish course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "Spanish Conversations 1" to your Spanish 1 course!

Target Grades: 9-11

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of English grammar, as assessed by a TPS English placement test.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Amy Alfaro
Section 2	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Amy Alfaro
Section 3	Wed	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (1)	Amy Alfaro
Section 4	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (1)	Amy Alfaro

JH - Spanish 1 for Junior High

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.

Target Grades: 7-9

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $420

Section 1	Wed	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Martha Falk
Section 2	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (1)	Martha Falk
Section 3	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Martha Falk

HS - Spanish 2

This multi-faceted course is designed to help students grow in their ability to read, write, speak, and understand Spanish. Weekly homework relies heavily on learning and practicing grammar by reading and writing, as well as listening to and speaking with the audio CDs. Class time is used to answer student questions and review upcoming concepts, but the main goal of class time will be speaking and listening to each other. Each week, there will be a variety of scripted and impromptu interactions designed to reinforce concepts and increase confidence in using the language in realistic situations. For this reason, class attendance and participation are vital. We will also discuss various ways to use Spanish for God's kingdom, as well as discussing and memorizing passages of Scripture. This course reviews some of the concepts taught in TPS Spanish 1, and adds several new tenses and many thematic vocabulary units. We will also be reading a short comic mystery during the second semester. The course will require some parent grading each week from a provided answer key.

Do you feel that your TPS Spanish 2 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week Spanish course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "Spanish Conversations 2" to your Spanish 2 course!

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B- or higher) of HS Spanish 1 or JH Spanish 1 and 2, or equivalent knowledge as demonstrated by a placement exam available from the instructor.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Open	Joel Poortenga
Section 2	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Joel Poortenga
Section 3	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Joel Poortenga
Section 4	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Joel Poortenga

JH - Spanish 2 for Junior High

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.

Do you feel that your TPS JH Spanish 2 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week Spanish course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "Spanish Conversations 1" to your JH Spanish 2 course!

Target Grades: 8-10

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B- or higher) of TPS Spanish 1 for Junior High, or equivalent knowledge as demonstrated by successful completion of a placement test provided by the instructor.

Tuition: $420

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

HS - Spanish 3

This third-year Spanish course is designed to reinforce, strengthen, and advance student's Spanish skills through reading and writing to master high-level grammar and build an extensive, practical vocabulary. To build comprehension skills, students will be required to complete at-home listening assignments. A portion of the weekly class time will be dedicated to teaching the lesson and answering student questions, with the balance spent in interactive participation designed to increase ease and skill in realistic language situations. The instructor will facilitate and guide debates and discussions on a variety of issues, including passages of scripture and Christian living, to consciously sharpen both minds and Spanish skills for service in God's kingdom. Class participation and attendance are vital and required. Some grading to an objective key (provided) required.

Do you feel that your TPS Spanish 3 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week Spanish course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "Spanish Conversations 2" to your Spanish 3 course!

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS HS Spanish 2, or equivalent as assessed by the instructor.

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Joel Poortenga
Section 2	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (3)	Joel Poortenga

HS - Spanish 4

This course is designed for motivated students who want to strengthen their mastery of advanced grammar, deepen and broaden their practical vocabulary, and progress in their ability to use Spanish in realistic situations. Very little new grammar will be introduced, but almost everything a student has learned up to this point will be thoroughly reviewed. Each week, students will study new phrases and idioms that are common and helpful, but do not appear in most traditional textbooks. Students will read and discuss several Spanish novels, as well as studying cultural information about Latin America and Spain. In addition to written course work and listening assignments, students will be required to watch or listen to parent-approved Spanish media each week. Some class time will be dedicated to teaching and reviewing grammar, but most of the weekly class will be devoted to guiding students as they us their Spanish in interpersonal activities including debates, discussions, and role-plays. Class participaton and attendance are vital to student's success in this course.

Do you feel that your TPS Spanish 4 student would benefit from more instruction of the material, more time to hone their pronunciation, and more opportunity to practice conversational skills with the teacher and other students? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week Spanish course into a two-session-a-week course by adding "Spanish Conversations 2" to your Spanish 4 course!

Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of TPS HS Spanish 3, or equivalent as assessed by the instructor.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Mon

4:45 pm

6:15 pm

Open

Joel Poortenga

CV - Spanish Conversations 1 (2nd Sem)

NEW! One session of foreign language instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS Spanish student would benefit from more review of the vocabulary taught in the weekly lesson, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to practice their conversational skills to promote mastery? Then make the most of your student’s Spanish language learning experience by participating in this language lab! "Spanish Conversations" is a 90-minute weekly session intended to be taken along-side any section of TPS JH Spanish 2 or HS Spanish 1 to provide students with a second weekly time of live interaction and conversation with the instructor and other students. The goal of this additional class is to enrich student’s Spanish studies just as they have learned enough vocabulary in their first-year class to begin conversing in Spanish with one another, so it will be offered during the second-semester only. Students will use vocabulary taught in their JH Spanish 2 or HS Spanish 1 class to practice conversing with one another and to reinforce Spanish grammar understanding. Using pictures, cartoons, newspaper articles and language websites, students will engage for 90 minutes with classmates in Spanish. No new material will be presented and no additional outside work is required. Students may choose either instructor for this lab, as both are working in collaboration to provide this exciting language experience. Students are required to have a working mic. If this twice-a-week format is better for your student, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week course into a two-session-per-week course!

Target Grades: 9-11

Prerequisites: Concurrent participation in TPS JH Spanish 2 or HS Spanish 1.

Course has minimum enrollment

Tuition: $50

Section 1	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Martha Falk
Section 2	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Amy Alfaro
Section 3	Fri	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Martha Falk

CV - Spanish Conversations 2

NEW! One session of foreign language instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS Spanish student would benefit from more review of the vocabulary taught in the weekly lesson, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to practice their conversational skills to promote mastery? Then accelerate your student's mastery of Spanish by participating in this language lab! "Spanish Conversations" is a 90-minute weekly session intended to be taken along-side any section of TPS HS Spanish 2, Spanish 3, or Spanish 4 to provide students with a second weekly time of live interaction and conversation with the instructor and other students. As students move through the ambitious and fast-paced Spanish curriculum used in TPS HS Spanish 2, 3, and 4, this "language lab" offers the opportunity to improve fluency in the grammar and vocabulary already learned during the weekly class. This session is set up to get students talking, chatting, discussing, and debating through a variety of practical and imaginative activities. No new material will be presented and no additional outside work is required. Offering plenty of encouraging and constructive feedback, this class will be of great help to any student who is fearful or inhibited in speaking a second language and who desires extra help and reinforcement of class material, or wants to improve in fluency and skill. Students are required to have a working mic. If this twice-a-week format is better for your student, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week course into a two-session-per-week course!

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Concurrent participation in TPS Spanish 2, Spanish 3, or Spanish 4.

Tuition: $100

Section 1	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Joel Poortenga
Section 2	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Joel Poortenga
Section 3	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (1)	Joel Poortenga

HS - Speech Writing (2nd Sem)

NEW! Is your student interested in getting some practice in public speaking, without an intent to compete in speech? This course will cover similar material to "Speech Writing for Competition", but focusing on community application. Students will use online resources to study the rhetoric of great speech writers and incorporate their techniques into the student's own writing. In this course, students will practice writing persuasive, ceremonial, and informative speeches, as well as impromptu speaking. Students will be required to turn in weekly assignments, as well as write at least 2 speeches.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $233

Section 1^S

Tue

6:30 pm

8:00 pm

Closed

Jenna Lorence

HS - Speech Writing for Competition (1st Sem)

NEW! What’s the difference between an original oratory and a persuasive speech? Do you blank out every time you try to think of impromptu examples? How do you build an “extemp box” anyway? This course will help prepare students for competition in the spring in NCFCA or a comparable league. We will practice impromptu speaking, developing platform speeches, and have a brief overview of how to choose and perform “interp” pieces. Though no previous experience is required, both novice and advanced speakers will benefit from this class. Students will be required to turn in weekly assignments, as well as write at least 2 speeches.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $233

Section 1

Tue

6:30 pm

8:00 pm

Open

Jenna Lorence

HS - Starting Points: Forming Your Biblical Worldview

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.

Target Grades: 9-10

Prerequisites: Placement test given by instructor, or recommendation of a TPS English teacher.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Shaunna Howat
Section 2	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Shaunna Howat
Section 3	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Shaunna Howat
Section 4	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Traci DeBra

HS - Statistics

NEW! Statistical thinking is a vital foundation for experience in research for any field. Students in this course will learn to think critically and study mathematical tools, with a goal of accurately describing data graphically and numerically, performing normal distribution calculations, testing hypotheses with different situations, evaluating the design of experiments, calculating correlation and regression, calculating probability, and more. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the ability to analyze basic statistical problems to form conclusions and identify practical implications. The text for this course is Elementary Statistics, 11th Edition, by Mario Triola.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of TPS UCSMP Advanced Algebra or completion of a placement test and approval of instructor.

Course has minimum enrollment

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Tue

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Closed

Lisa Crosby

AE - Study Skills (1st Sem)

NEW! Are you ready for a journey through the learning process? This course begins by introducing students to the information processing model of memory to help them understand how information moves into long-term storage. Students will be taught and guided through tips and techniques for memorization and recall to enable them to concretely remember key academic information for long-term success. Students will examine and apply important life-skills like time management, note-taking,, and test preparation. At the conclusion of this course, students will study a section on advanced reading skills, helping students move beyond "looking at words" to improved deeper comprehension. While tips to improve reading speed will be discussed, this course will focus more on improved quality reading. This course is targeted to students who are preparing for the college environment, though the content applies equally to all high-school students.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $200

Section 1

Fri

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Full, Wait List (4)

Todd Frederick

AE - Study Skills (2nd Sem)

NEW! Please see description for "Study Skills (1st Sem)".

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $200

Section 1

Mon

8:00 am

9:30 am

Open

Todd Frederick

CT - Symposium (Year 1)

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.

Target Grades: 9-9

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $200

Section 1	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Open	Shaunna Howat
Section 2	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Open	Shaunna Howat

CT - Symposium (Year 2)

Target Grades: 10-10

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year 1 of the TPS Classical Track, or approval from the Classical Track Coordinator.

Tuition: $200

Section 1	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Shaunna Howat
Section 2	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	Shaunna Howat

HS - The Arts through the Ages

NEW! Did you know that composers such as Mozart and Haydn were inspired by the art of the ancient Greeks and Romans and imitated the artistic sensibilities of those artists in their music? Or that polyphony in music was the result of medieval composers attempting to achieve the same depth in their music that they saw in the beautiful soaring ceilings of the medieval cathedral? There are a myriad connections between art and music! Students are invited to explore some of these fascinating connections with Mrs. Kunkel and Mrs. Spotts in this year-long integrated tour of the history of music and art in the Western classical tradition. Taught from a biblical perspective, students in this course will explore various artistic and musical styles and their characteristics as they relate to the development of art and music from the ancient world to the present. As students walk the chronological path through history, they will explore and examine the intricate relationship between the two disciplines. In addition to completing traditional coursework such as reading and writing papers, students will engage in short-term art projects designed to help them apply the concepts they are learning. Students will also be required to attend two concerts and listen to lots of music inside and outside of class that will sharpen their skills as discerning listeners and musical patrons. No art form is an island! Join this class to learn how two popular art forms have shaped and influenced each other throughout their histories, while being shaped and influenced by the prevailing worldviews of their times.
*This course will be co-taught by Pam Kunkel, a TPS art instructor, and Martha Spotts, a TPS music instructor.

Target Grades: 8-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $466

Section 1

Tue

1:15 pm

2:45 pm

Open

Martha Spotts

CT - Theology (Year 3)

NEW! This course includes study of Hermeneutics, Biblical Theology, and Systematic Theology. Students learn how to interpret various genres of Scripture as the original hearers would have understood them, based on their literary structure and antecedent theology. Students also learn principles for applying the original meaning of the Scriptures to our own modern contexts. We then apply those hermeneutical principles to study major topics like sovereignty, responsibility, sin, grace, salvation and redemption, to gain a sense of the whole counsel of Scripture on each of them. From the topical studies, we consider the major theological systems (Calvinism, Arminianism) that offer sometimes-compatible and sometimes-competing frameworks for the topics. Then we trace the Promise-Plan of God from Creation to Glorification, considering views of prophecy and history (Reformed, Dispensational), and end-times (premillennial, amillennial, postmillennial). Beyond these "usual" academic topics of Theology, this course also looks at the biblical theology of worship, marriage, (including "dating" and "courtship"), family, labor, authority, fellowship (including transparency, accountability, trust), decision-making, emotional countenance (including "happiness," bitterness, anger, fear, insecurity), worth (including talent, success, beauty), idolatry, addictive behaviors (including substances, self-harm, pornography), and more. Through this course, students will understand how their theology matters to their life, relationships, labor, and service. All proceeds from this course go to support TPS service trips and projects.

Target Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year 2 of the TPS Classical Track, or approval from the Classical Track Coordinator.

Tuition: $200

Section 1

Tue

3:00 pm

4:30 pm

Open

Jeff Gilbert

HS - Theology Matters (2nd Sem)

In this course we study Bible texts on major theological topics like sovereignty, responsibility, sin, grace, salvation and redemption, to gain a sense of the whole counsel of Scripture on each of them. From the topical studies, we then consider the major theological systems (Calvinism, Arminianism) that offer sometimes-compatible and sometimes-competing frameworks for the topics. Then we trace the Promise-Plan of God from Creation to Glorification, considering views of prophecy and history (Reformed, Dispensational), and end-times (premillennial, amillennial, postmillennial). Rather than promoting one systematic view over another, we analyze the biblical strengths and weaknesses of each, building a critical foundation for the students to continually develop their own understanding of doctrine and theology. Beyond these "usual" academic topics of Theology, this course also looks at the biblical theology of worship, marriage, (including "dating" and "courtship"), family, labor, authority, fellowship (including transparency, accountability, trust), decision-making, emotional countenance (including "happiness," bitterness, anger, fear, insecurity), worth (including talent, success, beauty), idolatry, addictive behaviors (including substances, self-harm, pornography), and more. Through this course, students will understand how their theology matters to their life, relationships, labor, and service. 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.

Note: This course provides an excellent foundation in Biblical Theism prior to taking the TPS Worldviews and Issues course.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $100

Section 1

Thu

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Open

Jeff Gilbert

JH - Thinking Like a Christian: Biblical Worldview (1st Sem)

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. And, POW (Point-of-worldview Review) projects challenge students to respond to current events and relate them to our biblical worldview. 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.

Target Grades: 7-9

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $210

Section 1	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Martha Falk
Section 2^S	Thu	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Open	Martha Falk

JH - Thinking Like a Christian: Biblical Worldview (2nd Sem)

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

Target Grades: 7-9

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $210

Section 1

Fri

11:30 am

1:00 pm

Open

Martha Falk

JH - Transition Math

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.

One session of math instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS Transition Math student would benefit from more instruction, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to go over trouble-areas with a teacher? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week math course into a two-session-a-week course with more time for reinforcement of concepts and problem-solving guidance by adding "Transition Math Problem Solving" to your TPS Transistion Math course!

Target Grades: 6-8

Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of UCSMP Pre-Transition Math or Saxon 7/6 or equivalent, and successful completion of placement test and approval from the instructor.

Tuition: $420

Section 1	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (1)	James Nickel
Section 2	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	James Nickel
Section 3	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Open	James Nickel
Section 4	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (1)	Rachel Arney
Section 5	Mon	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (1)	Rachel Arney

PS - Transition Math Problem Solving

NEW! One session of math instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS Transition Math student would benefit from more instruction, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to go over trouble-areas with the teacher? Then enhance your Transition Math student's learning experience with this optional "Problem Solving" class! This 90 minute session is intended to be taken along side any section of TPS Transition Math to provide students with a second weekly time of live interaction with the instructor. In advance of the weekly session, students will be asked to submit to the instructor any questions or trouble areas so that they can be thoroughly reviewed during the problem solving session. The teacher will also reinforce commonly difficult concepts, address general concept questions, strengthen weak areas, and host collaborative problem-solving among the students. No additional material will be covered during this time and there will be no additional homework assignments. If this twice-a-week format is better for your student, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week course into a two-session-per-week course!

Target Grades: 6-8

Prerequisites: Concurrent participation in TPS Transition Math and teacher approval.

Tuition: $100

Section 1	Fri	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (1)	Rachel Arney
Section 2	Fri	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	James Nickel

HS - U.S. History (11-12th Grade)

Targeted to 11th and 12th grade students, this course will provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to evaluation critically the establishment, growth, and present condition of the United States. Students will consider the problems, blemishes, victories, and setbacks of America, while emphasizing God's divine protection and intercession on America's behalf. Throughout this course, students will be taught and encouraged 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. This course will help students 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. The text for this course is a college-level textbook.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $466

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

HS - U.S. History (9-10th Grade)

NEW! Are you interested in an interactive class targeted to 9th and 10th graders to provide an overview of U.S. History, from pre-colonial days up to current events? Want to integrate your learning with powerful web-based learning tools, online textbook, and multimedia learning activities that will engage your students and infuse excitement into the material? Add to this learning mix a focus on God’s active hand in the United States throughout history, as the class reviews original documents, events, and people that God used to make America great. Students will study, analyze and apply a Biblical Worldview to the problems, blemishes, victories, major successes, and setbacks of our history. America is still God’s work in progress and understanding our past history will enable students to more effectively relate and participate in the continued unfolding of our common history.

Target Grades: 8-11

Prerequisites: None.

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (1)	Ned Futoran
Section 2	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Full, Wait List (1)	Ned Futoran
Section 3	Thu	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Ned Futoran
Section 4	Mon	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Ned Futoran
Section 5	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Tonya Rosie

JH - U.S. History for Junior High

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.

Target Grades: 7-9

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Tuition: $420

Section 1	Wed	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (1)	Bill Crosby
Section 2	Thu	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Full, Wait List (0)	Bill Crosby

HS - U.S. Military History

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.

Target Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None.

Sample class: View

Course has minimum enrollment

Tuition: $466

Section 1	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Open	Bill Crosby
Section 2	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Full, Wait List (0)	Bill Crosby

HS - Western Philosophy

NEW! This course will be offered on an every-other-year basis. Have you ever heard the terms “Machiavellian” or “Existentialism” and wondered what they really mean? Have you heard people talk about the great western philosophers and wanted to study them yourself? This course offers a survey of western philosophy beginning with Plato’s Republic and continuing through modern philosophical movements such as nihilism and existentialism, including along the way works by Thomas Aquinas, Thomas More, Rene Descartes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, among others. We focus on original texts and, in most cases, read entire works rather than excerpts. Class time includes background information to provide context, explanation of key passages, and discussion. Outside of class, students interact with the texts through class forum discussions, essays, and papers. Most importantly, we examine all works from a biblical perspective, believing that God has used Christian and non-Christian thinkers throughout history to examine and echo the ultimate truths presented in the Bible.

Target Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Submission of a writing sample and approval of instructor.

Tuition: $466

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