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Rigorous Course Work

Here is a list of the curriculum used by First Baptist Christian School.


K4 Program

Saxon Pre-Kindergarten curriculum teaches letters and sounds, numbers and number concepts, concepts of season, holidays, and manners, as well as other important pre-school concepts.

BJU Bible teaches the Pre-Kindergarten child Bible stories and applications for their lives.



Elementary

BJU Bible provides a systematic plan for increasing Biblical knowledge while connecting Bible events with historical events.  It teaches students their need of Christ as personal Savior and encourages Christ-likeness in their daily lives.

Saxon Math promotes student success through the sound educational practices of incremental development and continual review.

BJU Reading produces confident, eager readers by emphasizing comprehension and developing phonics systematically.  A variety of story types not only teach reading but encourage growth in Christian character as well.

BJU Spelling is a carefully planned, distinctively Christian program that presents spelling as a tool for communication and emphasizes reliable spelling generalizations.

Zaner-Bloser Handwriting is a curriculum that encourages development of neat, legible handwriting - both manuscript and cursive.

A Beka Language is a systematic, comprehensive grammar curriculum which teaches the structure and orderliness of language.  It places strong emphasis on applying knowledge to writing and using words to express God's love to others.

The Ohio Adventure (published by Gibbs/Smith) delivers the required Ohio history content in an effective and inviting way, making history come alive.

A Beka Science provides a solid foundation in science which is soundly based on the Word of God and Christian principles.



Junior High

The Life of Christ

The Life of Christ is a basic study of Christ life, focusing on the miracles, parables, and teachings of Christ covering the time period from His birth to His ascension.

Old Testament Characters

Old Testament Characters is a biographical survey of the Old Testament focusing on twenty major questions and characters.

JH Reading

Exploring classic literature and authors as well as continue working on comprehension,  literary terms, oral reading ability, vocabulary, and spelling.

JH English

Reviewing and going deeper into the eight parts of speech, usage, and mechanics and engaging in the practical use of this grammar as we learn sentence and paragraph structure and how to write effectively.

Physical Education

Daily course involving the exercise of our bodies using skills, games, and other activities that provide exercise. This course is a fun way to keep fit as well as learn good sportsmanship and team work. $Life Science $Stresses concepts that are significant to all Christians. It emphasizes areas that are particularly important to a Christian Philosophy.  Three primary goals will be: learn about various topics and concepts in life science; seek God’s wisdom to apply biblical principles to those topics and concepts;   have the courage to do what is right in the light of your knowledge of life science and the wisdom provided by God.

Earth Science

Divides the universe into four major divisions. The four divisions are as follows: The celestial sphere-outer space; the atmosphere-the layers of gases surrounding the earth; the lithosphere-the solid part of the earth and its surface; and the hydrosphere-the natural waters that cover and penetrate the earth’s surface.

Math 7/8

Basic mathematical principles and get introduced to some basic algebra and geometry.

Health

Teaches the basics of taking care of the body God gives each of us and gives the students tools to maintain or improve their overall physical health.

World Studies

A look at World History from the Middle Ages to present, showing how God uses different nations and people to spread the Gospel around the World.

American Republic

Begins with America’s beginnings and shows that it was founded on Biblical principles.

High School

Requirements

New Testament Survey

A survey of the New Testament in Biblical order focusing on the historical backgrounds, themes, and messages of the books.

Old Testament Survey

A survey of the Old Testament in Biblical order focusing on the historical backgrounds, themes, and messages of the books.

Systematic Theology

A survey of 10 major Bible doctrines and familiarizes students using both Biblical study and practical Biblical application.

World History

Begins with Creation and gives an overview of the history of the World. It parallels with Biblical History from creation through the Roman Empire and continues to present day.

American History

Begins with the fight for independence and follows the men and women God used throughout the years to establish and lead the United States.

American Government

Teaches the basic structure and activities of Federal, State and, Local government, explores Biblical responsibilities for Christians in relation to government and looks at current events in today’s politics.

Physical Science

Taught on the premise that those that believe we have the authority to study the physical world is based on the unchanging, infallible Word of God. The units studied are as follows: the biblical philosophy of science; the study of matter; the study of chemistry and physics.

Biology

The study of life and deals with topics that are basic to all biological studies. This includes the philosophy and theories in this area that most affect our lives. The Science of organisms surveys the major groups of living organisms on our planet.   The study of Human Life includes the study of human anatomy and physiology and on the Christian philosophy related to our physical, mental, and spiritual selves.

Chemistry

The study of God’s creation at the atomic and molecular level and will reinforce faith and enable the student to realize the orderliness of all that surrounds them.  Students will study about the following: the makeup of matter; the design of atoms; the periodic table; bonding; formulas; solutions; acids; and bases. This will be accomplished through spending time in both the classroom and laboratory settings.

English 9

This class is an overview of the fundamentals of great literature and the various types of literature.  Students learn about how these fundamentals (conflict, character, theme, structure, point of view, and moral tone) shape the different forms of literature and how they can be used to convey spiritual truths in literature and in their own writing. $English 10

This class delves into the intricacies and beauty of our native language.  Students practice using these elements (themes, allusions, symbols, irony, etc…) in their own writing and search for and apply the timeless, godly principles often found in great literature.

British Literature

This class is an overview of the periods of British Literature from the Anglo Saxons to the present and the philosophies and history that influenced it.  Students develop critical thinking skills as applied to literature to create their own evaluations of certain pieces and apply the Biblical lessons that are always a part of truly great literature.

American Literature

This class is an overview of the different periods of literature in America, the development of different types of American literature, and the different philosophies and events of history that affected them, particularly the influence of Scripture and faith on American history and literature.

Algebra I

Introduction to some basic algebraic principles, formulas and some simple geometry

Algebra II

Introduction to more advanced algebraic principles. They will also learn how to solve problems using more than one formula.

Geometry

Introduction to geometric proofs, shapes, and formulas.

Speech Communication

This class in an introductory class in communications.  Students give speeches periodically throughout the semester and observe public speakers from various walks of life.

Drawing I & II

Drawing allows students to develop their  creativity through the use of pencil, chalk and other media in the classroom.  This class provides an overview of basic drawing skills.

*Courses listed are generally taken by our students. Alternative courses are available to fulfill requirements.

Electives

Current Events

The goal of Current Events is to familiarize students with what is going on in current news as well as help them to develop the skills they will need to objectively learn news information for themselves.

Christian Literature

Christian Literature is a survey of various genres of Christian literature designed to familiarize students with popular and influential writings of the past and present.

Computers I & II

Designed to familiarize students with the basics of computer terminology, typing, and an understanding of the Microsoft Office suite.

Christian Literature

A survey of various genres of Christian literature designed to familiarize students with popular and influential writings of the past and present. $Economics $Gives an overview of Economics and teaches the importance of good stewardship of the things God has entrusted us with.

Geography

Studies each of the regions of the World that God created through the following categories: Politics, Society, Spiritual needs, Economy, Physical Geography.

Business Math

One of the most practical math classes any student can take. Some of the topics covered are as follows: keeping a checking account;  taking out loans;  purchasing a home;  making investments; running  a business;  financial management;  and comparison shopping. This course stresses being a good steward with what God has graciously given bestowed upon us.

Pre-Algebra

Introduction to some of the basic algebraic principles and formulas that will be used in Algebra I and some simple geometry

General Math

A review of some basic mathematical principle, along with some basic algebra and geometry

Pre-Calculus

Introduction to more advanced algebraic, geometric and trigonometric principles

Foods

Offers students an opportunity to learn basic cooking skills, nutrition, and food safety in a hands on environment. Students learn how to follow a recipe, using the proper techniques and utensils.  All products are then evaluated by classmates and the teacher.

Spanish I

This course introduces the Spanish language by giving the student a wide vocabulary and by presenting the basic grammar structure to form sentences and paragraphs.

Spanish II

The second course of Spanish expands on the first while building upon the basic foundation, and then adding more complicated structures and increased vocabulary. Students are encouraged to use their Spanish out of school, as their conversation becomes more fluent.

Spanish III

The third class is for students who wish to advance to a higher level of understanding and interaction in Spanish. Interesting activities, such as cooking South-American food, learning about particular countries, and having puppet shows make this class very interesting. Students are encouraged to use the Bible verses and passages they learn with Hispanic speakers.

Introduction to Photography

A course in basic photography skills. There are two goals for beginning photography students. The first goal is to learn how to use a digital or film SLR camera effectively. This is accomplished by a correct exposure using the proper lens aperture and shutter speed. The second goal of the beginning photography course is for students to explore related career opportunities as well as a basic history of photography.

HS Drama

The purpose of drama as entertainment, education, and inspiration is explored through both lecture and  hands-on activity. All parts of drama are touched on including history, lighting and sound, costuming, and make-up, as well as all the aspects of acting.

Family Living

A course which studies all  the dynamics of living within the family. The traditional Family Life Cycle is expanded to the Christian Family Life Cycle modeling the changes in a family with God as the Creator, Sustainer, and Goal. One of the highlights of this course is the opportunity to participate in the Baby Think It Over project.

Integrated Science

A general science course covering high school level Science material

Movies as Literature

Students exhibit comprehension of character and plot development of a variety of classic movies viewed in class; respond intellectually, orally, and spiritually to the issues raised in the movies; and develop a moral standard by which to analyze movies from a variety of time periods.

High School Reading

Students read a variety of literature types and respond intellectually, orally, and spiritually to the text.

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