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All courses planned for the CHHS are described here. Courses are presented in alphabetical order by subject, then in chronological sequence within subject area. Each has these division:
- "Class Title" is given in full name, followed by the course abbreviation;
- "Grades" refers to the usual and most common grade level/s appropriate for this course;
- "Prerequisites" refers to any academic achievement or precursor course that is necessary in order to take this course;
- "Course Objectives" describes the ultimate goal for all students of the course;
- "Course Covers" describes all content that will be covered in this course;
- "Required Text/s" provides information on the text title, author and/or publisher of the text required for student to purchase;
- "Other Purchases Necessary" describes any materials additional to the text/s (i.e. lab kits, accompanying CD Roms, special notebooks, etc);
- "Homework Expectations" describes the typical expected amount of homework required by the average student in order to succeed in this course;
- "Tests/Grading" section provides the various components to making up the final grade for this course (i.e. 80% averaged test grades, 10% homework 10% class participation).
CLASSICAL STUDIES
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
HISTORY
LANGUAGE ARTS
MATHEMATICS
MISCELLANEOUS
SCIENCE
USED BOOKS and BARGAIN BOOKS SITES
CLASS TITLE: *Logic 1: Tools for Thinking
Grade/s: 8th/9th - 12th.
Prerequisites: Students should be proficient in basic grammar (and will need to pass a Placement Test) and be proficient at reading (e.g., comfortable reading works of literature at the comprehension level of The Hiding Place, The Secret Garden, The Call of the Wild, The Chronicles of Narnia, etc.) and doing basic mathematics (http://www.classicallegacypress.com/logic1.htm#Student_Readiness).
Course Objective/s: To develop at least a primitive understanding of useful aspects of formal and informal logic, as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better in the course.
Course Covers: Statements and Truth Values; Logical Operators; the Moleculan (Propositional Logic) Language; the Logic of Moleculan Arguments; Distinction of Deductive, Inductive, and Conductive Arguments and Other Arguments (including the Appeal to Authority contrasted against the Appeal to Force, the Testimonial, and the Attributed Argument); Questions and Real Questions with their Answers.
General Layout of Course: This course covers roughly one lesson per week.
Required Text/s: Tools for Thinking by Norman Birkett. Please do not order this text directly from the publisher; the instructor is buying “in bulk” to allow for a discounted price per student. Please send $34 to the instructor for your textbook.
Other Purchases Necessary: None, except for what the student needs in order to take notes or to otherwise record lectures.
Homework Expectations: 4 hours per week.
Tests/Grading: Final Exam – 40%; Tests - 50% (for 11 tests); Homework - 10%.
CLASS TITLE: *Logic 2: Traditonal Logic: Advanced Formal Logic
Grade/s:8th/9th and up.
Prerequisites: Logic 1 or equivalent.
Course Objective/s: To develop a further understanding of formal logic through subject material and case studies, as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: A further study of formal, deductive logic, dealing with the form and validity of arguments. The course covers figure and mood in categorical syllogisms, a study of hypothetical syllogisms, and an investigation of complex syllogisms. Writing assignments and case studies help show the relevance and importance of logic in history, literature, religion and philosophy.
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Required Text/s: Traditional Logic, Book II: Advanced Formal Logic by Martin Cothran.
Other Purchases Necessary:A 1" 3-ring binder
Homework Expectations:30 minutes a day, 4 days a week
Tests/Grading:2 tests worth 30% each; 1 student project/presentation 10%; homework 10%; quizzes 10%; and class participation 10%.
CLASS TITLE: *Logic 3: Material Logic
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CLASS TITLE: *Rhetoric 1
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CLASS TITLE: *Rhetoric 2
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE
CLASS TITLE: *Latin 1
Grade/s: 7-12
Prerequisites: no prior Latin necessary, but strong knowledge and manipulation of noun functions (SN, DO, IO, ObjPrep, PossN, PredNoun) is required. Placement test to pass necessary grammatical requirements is given; good independent study habits.
Course Objective/s:: To complete the text and gain mastery of concepts covered in order to proceed to the next level, as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: Entire LCT Vol. One: Ecclesiastical Pronunciation; Nouns: all cases, 1st, 2nd, 2nd neuter, 3rd and 3rd I-Stem Declensions; Verbs: Sum, Principal Parts, Present, Imperfect, Perfect, Future, 1st Conjugations only; Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions, Interrogatives, Imperative Mood, Vocative Case; various readings in Latin and more.
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Required Text/s: Latin in the Christian Trivium, Volume One, Student Text by Gail Busby and Mary Harrington. Also the "Answer Keys Only" booklet for parents to aid in checking work. A description and review can be read on this link. Other OPTIONAL resources include: Activity Book (for those students who want "more" to do!)
Other Purchases Necessary: 1.5-2" 3-ring binder; 16 divider tabs; notebook paper; accompanying CD or audio cassette; use of CD or audio tape player. Also an "Answers Only" booklet, for parents to help correct student work. Other optional resources include: Activity Book (for those students who want "more" to do!).
Homework Expectations: 5 days a week of 30-45 minutes a day for written exercises, tape review and oral vocabulary drill.
Tests/Grading: multiple tests will be given in the year; test average counts 80% of grade; completed homework counts 10% of grade; class participation counts 10% of grade.
CLASS TITLE: *Latin 2
Grade/s: 8-12
Prerequisites: LCT Vol. One or equivalent; Placement test for new incoming students is necessary to determine if LCT1 level is achieved.
Course Objective/s: To cover the text Chapters 1-12 and gain mastery over concepts covered in order to proceed to the next level, as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: LCT Vol Two: Ecclesiastical Pronunciation; Third Declension Adjectives; Ablative of Manner and Accompaniment; Interrogative and Relative Pronouns; Roman Names; Inquam; Possum; Partitive Genitive; Perfect Tense; Pluperfect and Future Perfect Tenses; Second, Third, Fourth and Third IO Conjugation Verbs; Infinitive with Subject Accusative; Objective Genitive; Predicate Accusative; Ablative of Separation; Passive Voice; Ablative of Personal Agent; Present Passive Imperative; Demonstratives and More.
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Required Text/s: Latin in the Christian Trivium, Volume Two, Student Text by Gail Busby and Mary Harrington. A description and review can be read on this link.
Other Purchases Necessary: 1.5-2" 3-ring binder; 16 divider tabs; notebook paper; accompanying CD or audio cassette; use of CD or audio tape player. Also the "Answer Keys Only" booklet for parents to aid in checking work. Other OPTIONAL resources include: Activity Book (for those students who want "more" to do!).
Homework Expectations: 5-6 days a week of 45 minutes a day for written exercises, tape review and oral vocabulary drill.
Tests/Grading: 7 tests will be given in the year; test average counts 80% of grade; completed homework counts 10% of grade; class participation counts 10% of grade.
CLASS TITLE: *Latin 3
Grade/s: 9-12
Prerequisites: LCT Vol's. One and Two or equivalent; Placement test is necessary to determine if LCT2 level has been acheived.
Course Objective/s:To complete and master the concepts at this level in order to have covered all grammatical constructs and be able to read, understand and translate original Latin documents, as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: Ecclesiastical Pronunciation; specific contents of course to be added
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Required Text/s: Latin in the Christian Trivium, Volume Three
Other Purchases Necessary: 1.5-2" 3-ring binder; 15 divider tabs; notebook paper; accompanying CD or audio cassette; use of CD or audio tape player
Homework Expectations: 5-6 days a week of 45 minutes a day for written exercises, tape review and oral vocabulary drill
Tests/Grading: 9 tests will be given in the year; test average counts 80% of grade; completed homework counts 10% of grade; class participation counts 10% of grade
CLASS TITLE: Spanish 1
Grade/s: 7-12
Prerequisites: Student must take the CHHS Placement test and pass necessary grammatical requirements; a good background in English grammar is needed for the Placement test; good independent study habits required.
Course Objective/s: Course Covers: Pronunciation; Vocabulary; PTEM 1A: Chapters 1 to 16: Nouns and Gender, Articles, Subject Pronouns, Verbs (-AR, -ER, -IR), Present tense, Adjectives, Irregular Verbs; PTEM 1B: Chapters 17 to 35: Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns, Regular and Irregular Verbs in the Past tense, Prepositions and Comparison; Reading and Translation Exercises; Bible Verse memorization and more.
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Required Text/s: Por Todo El Mundo, Student Text 1A, 1B (item #62375 combines 1A and 1B), and accompanying Vocabulary Manual: (item #19925) by Steven A. Guémann, A Beka.
Other Purchases Necessary: PTEM Spanish 1 Vocabulary CD accompanying text (item #91995); Por Todo El Mundo Spanish 1 pronunciation Scripture CD (#89362); 3-ring binder with at least 4 divider tabs (for Syllabus, Class Notes, Tests, Blank Paper); Spanish/English dictionary.
Homework Expectations: 4-5 days a week of 30-40 minutes a day for written exercises, oral vocabulary drill, journal entries and projects. Assignments need to be handed in on time or loss of credit will occur.
Tests/Grading: tests count 50% of grade; translation projects and quizzes count 30%; completed homework counts 10% of grade; class participation counts 10% of grade. Test and quizzes will not be accepted late at any time, unless the student has missed the class due to illness or necessary absence.
CLASS TITLE: Spanish 2
Grade/s: 7-12th grade
Prerequisites: Spanish 1 with CHHS and C or above grade; or equivalent Spanish 1 course, revealed in passing CHHS Spanish 2 Placement Test.
Course Objective/s: Course Covers: Pronunciation; Vocabulary; MQV 2A: Chapters 1 to 14: Imperfect Tense, Pronouns, Prepositions and Comparison; MQV 2B: Chapters 15-32: Present Perfect Tense, Future Tense, and Conditional Tense of regular and irregular verbs, Reading and Translation Exercises; Bible Verse memorization and more.
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Required Text/s: Mas Que Vencedores Student Text 2A, 2B (item # 62383 combines 2A and 2B), Mas Que Vencedores, Spanish 2 accompanying Vocabulary Manual (item #19992), and accompanying Spanish 2 Tests (item #46299) by Steven A. Guémann, A Beka.
Other Purchases Necessary: Spanish Complete 3-Level Set "Learn Spanish in Your Car" by Henry N. Raymond (CDs, ISBN # 1591252075, available at Overstock.com, or through Amazon.com); 3-ring binder with at least 4 divider tabs (for Syllabus, Class Notes, Tests, Blank Paper); Spanish/English dictionary.
Homework Expectations: 4-5 days a week of 30-40 minutes a day for written exercises, oral vocabulary drill, journal entries and projects. Assignments need to be handed in on time, or loss of credit will occur.
Tests/Grading: Tests count 35% of grade; translation projects and quizzes count 25%; completed homework counts 20% of grade; class participation counts 20% of grade. Test and quizzes will not be accepted late at any time, unless the student has missed the class due to illness or necessary absence.
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HISTORY
CLASS TITLE: *World History 1
Grade/s: 9th and higher
Prerequisites: none
Course Objective/s: To give students an understanding of Ancient History and the development of Western Civilization. Special attention will be paid to relating the Bible and Christian History to this study in order to show the critical importance of the foundations of our faith in the History of the World, as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: Studies from Creation into the ancient mid-east: Egypt, Greek, and Roman society; the fall of the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. We will also touch on the Reformation, which will be covered in more detail in the next, History 2, course.
General Layout of Course: Using Streams of Civilization, as a rule we will consider one chapter every two weeks, although some chapters will take only one week, while others may take 3 weeks.
Required Text/s: Streams of Civilization Volume I. This text is available through Rainbow Resource for $15.95.
Other Purchases Necessary: A standard 3-ring binder with at least four tab dividers (for Syllabus, Class Notes, Tests and Extra Paper); note cards will be helpful for research papers.
Homework Expectations: Homework will involve reading the text, doing a small project most weeks, studying for tests, and writing essays. This should be able to be accomplished in 45 min /day, 5 days/ week.
Tests/Grading: Grading will be made up of tests (1/3 of final grade), assigned graded essays (1/3 of final grade) and the last third being a combination of class participation and 2 research papers.
CLASS TITLE: *World History 2
Grade/s: 9th and higher
Prerequisites: none
Course Objective/s: To give students an understanding of Medieval History and the development of Western Civilization. Special attention will be paid to relating the Bible and Christian History to this study in order to show the critical importance of the foundations of our faith in the History of the World, as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: Studies from [to be specified].
General Layout of Course: Using Streams of Civilization, as a rule we will consider one chapter every two weeks, although some chapters will take only one week, while others may take 3 weeks.
Required Text/s: Streams of Civilization Volume II. This text is available through Rainbow Resource for $15.95.
Other Purchases Necessary: A standard 3-ring binder with at least four tab dividers (for Syllabus, Class Notes, Tests and Extra Paper); note cards will be helpful for research papers.
Homework Expectations: Homework will involve reading the text, doing a small project most weeks, studying for tests, and writing essays. This should be able to be accomplished in 45 min /day, 5 days/ week.
Tests/Grading: Grading will be made up of tests (1/3 of final grade), assigned graded essays (1/3 of final grade) and the last third being a combination of class participation and 2 research papers.
LANGUAGE ARTS
CLASS TITLE: *Grammar 7: Foundational Grammar
Grade/s: 7th-9th
Prerequisites: none
Course Objective/s: To provide a "leveling ground" of all entry level students into the Hybrid as a prerequisite for the Composition classes and/or simply provide a complete 7th grade level grammar for any CHHS students, as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: Complete 7th grade grammar content: Antonyms/Synonyms; Sentence Types; Basic Parts of Speech: nouns, verbs (all forms) and tenses, adjectives, adverbs, preposition, object of the preposition, pronouns, indirect objects, direct objects, conjunctions (all types), interjections, subject, predicate; Punctuation; Editing Paragraphs (each week); Comparatives/Superlatives; Predicate Nouns/Adjectives; Active/Passive Voice; Phrases: adjective, adverb, verbals, participles, gerunds, infinitives: Clauses: independent/dependent; Opportunities for continuing writing at home (not necessarily part of the class but part of the text that parents can do at home): journal, expository, stories, narratives, persuasive, notes, letters, invitations, business letters, research report, taking notes, autobiographies, Fairy Tales, Haikus.
General Layout of Course: In general, each chapter is covered in one week; concepts are presented in class and then the students proceed to do the Lesson numbers specified on the syllabus throughout the week.
Required Text/s: The text used for this course is Shurley Grammar Level 7 by Brenda Shurley; each student will need the Student Textbook (hardbound, and this is all he will need if you have access to a copy machine); the parent will need the Teacher's Manual which provides all the answers, which is also hard bound. If you do not have access to a copy machine, the student will ALSO need the consumable Student Workbook. These texts can be purchased directly through the Shurley Grammar website for $70 in a "homeschool kit" (also check for individual prices) or through Rainbow Resource for $62.95 for the kit (again, ask for indivdiual prices). When going to the Rainbow Resource link, click on the link, type in "Shurley Grammar 7" in the search window, and hit the "search" button. These materials can also be found on Finder's Keepers for $58 (student workbook, Teacher Text and CD), with no shipping
Other Purchases Necessary:3-ring binder notebook with at least five tab sections (Syllabus, Class Notes, Work to Turn In, Work Returned, Notebook Paper). Optional purchase would be the accompanying CD which provides sentence jingles and answers to classifying sentences (highly recommended).
Homework Expectations: Following the class meeting, students will be required to work on drill and test sheets 3-5 days a week.
Tests/Grading: Grades are determined as follows: Average of test grades = %; Class participation = %; Homework = % (to be determined).
CLASS TITLE: *Composition 1: Foundational Writing: Ease in Writing Essays
Grade/s: 7th-9th
Prerequisites: A strong foundation in grammar, punctuation and spelling is required to begin this class, therefore a placement pretest must be passed before class placement is final.
Course Objective/s: Mastery of short answer and longer essay forms; also research writing ability mastery, as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: Composition concurrent with a review of sentence structure, beginning with single paragraphs, graduating lengths of essays, and finally long research papers. The course will allow students to master specific writing "formats" for various genre of writing (Examples, Classification, Definitions, Processes, Analogies, Cause & Effects, and Comparisons) as well as learn to critique their own and others' writing. Students will also learn how these styles of writing translate into everyday use.
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Required Text/s: The text used for this course is "Essay Architect"; each student will receive classroom copies from the teacher of necessary pages; parents will reimburse the teacher for such copies.
Other Purchases Necessary: a 3-ring binder with at least 3 tab sections (Syllabus, Class Notes, Tests) and a pocket folder; index cards will be required toward the end of the year.
Homework Expectations:Following the class meeting, students will be required to write daily, at least three times a week, with two or more feedback sessions to the teacher throughout the week.
Tests/Grading: Grades are determined as follows: All format essays = 30%; All non-essay writing assignments = 20%; research paper = 15%; Final Exam = 15%; letter writing = 5%; quizzes = 5%; journal = 5%; class participation = 5%.
CLASS TITLE: *Composition 2: Progymnasmata 1
Grade/s: 9th-12th
Prerequisites: A passing grade in Composition 1. Teacher interview necessary for incoming new students.
Course Objective/s: Mastery of the first six progymnasmata exercises, as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: Composition 2 expands the students' writing beyond the basic formats of Composition 1. A variety of genres of writing are learned: Narratives, Descriptions, Fables, Anecdotes, Proverb, and Refutation/Confirmation. These classical genre cover roughly the modern theory of composition in descriptive, narrative, expository and persuasive modes of writing. Students study these genres via famous, classical pieces and then practice their own pieces.
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Required Text/s: No text is required, as much of the course content utilizes resources found online. Teacher will need $5 per student to cover xeroxing costs.
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Homework Expectations: The text and class expectations are rigorous and students will have a good deal of homework, writing throughout the week.
Tests/Grading: Grading will be determined as follows: All homework MUST adhere to prescribed guidelines for presentation (rough draft, revised rough draft showing changes and attached with appropriate headings). None will be accepted for evaluation otherwise, and will suffer a subsequent reduction in grade.
CLASS TITLE: *Composition 3: Progymnasmata 2
Grade/s: 10th-12th
Prerequisites: Composition 2 is mandatory
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Course Covers: Last Progymnasmata exercises; modern composition modes (narration, description, exposition, and an emphasis on argumentation.)
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Required Text/s: none (handouts will be provided).
Other Purchases Necessary: parents will pay a zeroxing fee for handouts provided in the class; $30 per student.
Homework Expectations: Daily writing. Assignments for grading to be presented IN CLASS on date due.
Tests/Grading: Class participation is essential and expected. Writing grades are necessarily subjective; essays and responses wil be graded and carry at least 80% of course value; quizzes on course content and any extra assignments will determine the complete grade. All homework MUST adhere to prescribed guidelines for presentation (rough draft, revised rough draft showing changes and attached with appropriate headings). None will be accepted for evaluation otherwise, and will suffer a subsequent reduction in grade.
CLASS TITLE: *Fundamentals of Literature
Grade/s: 8th and up
Prerequisites: none
Course Objective/s: This Literature course is designed to lay a firm foundation for the reading of higher level literature. Students will master skills of reading and understanding a selection at a deeper level. Literary analysis and the Elements of Literature will be stressed throughout the year giving students the skills to move on with their literature studies.
Course Covers: Fundamentals of Literature teaches the process of literary analysis that enables students to interpret and evaluate what is read in light of biblical truth. Readings offer instruction in six literary elements: conflict, character, theme, structure, point of view, and moral tone. The Student Text includes multiple literary selections for each of these six themes, brief introductions for each selection, reading-check questions, and author biographies. Included also is an English translation of Rostand's drama Cyrano de Bergerac.
General Layout of Course: Generally the students will be introduced to a theme in class, followed by the introduction of two reading selections. Their homework will then be to read the two selections with specified assignments for each.
Required Text/s: Students will need the Fundamentals of Literature Text from from BJU Press .
Other Purchases Necessary: In addition to the text, the students will also need the Tests Only .
Homework Expectations: Students should plan on reading several literature assignments per week (all found in their text) and do all assigned reading questions and/or writing responses. These assignments will vary depending on the literature selection. Homework is always due at the start of class each week.
Tests/Grading: Unit Tests will be given, which may be completed at home and returned to the teacher. The ratio for grading is: Homework 30%, Tests 45%, Class Preparation and Participation 25%. Missing assignments are averaged as a zero (or an F). These missing assignments should always be completed and submitted for a grade as soon as possible. Monthly averages with lists of missing assignments will be sent to each student via the parents' email address.
CLASS TITLE: *Literature 1: Ancient Literature
Grade/s: 9th and up
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CLASS TITLE: *Literature 2: Medieval Literature
Grade/s: 9th and up
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CLASS TITLE: *Literature 3: Modern Literature
Grade/s: 9th and up
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MATHEMATICS
CLASS TITLE: Math 8/7
Grade/s: 6th-8th
Prerequisites: Saxon Placement Test at CHHS (not done independently) is MANDATORY; generally having passed Saxon 7/6 or other standard 6th grade text indicates readiness, however Saxon placement test score is necessary.
Course Objective/s: Complete the entire text and mastery of material as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: Broad coverage includes: Word problems, Scientific notation, Statistics and probability, Ratios and proportions, Simplifying and balancing equations, Factoring algebraic expressions, Slope-intercept form, Graphing linear inequalities, Arcs and sectors, and Pythagorean theorem (see text link below for entire list of course coverage).
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Required Text/s: Saxon's Math 8/7, 3rd Edition, copyright 2004-2005 Homeschool Kit (this includes Student Text, Tests and Worksheets, and Solutions Manual
Other Purchases Necessary: Graph paper, spiral bound notebook (recommended Mead brand "Cambridge" notebook); 1/4" quadrille, available at any office supply store. The Homeschool Kit can be purchased at a discount from Rainbow Resources. Orders can also be made at Sonlight Curriculum and receive free shipping with orders $100 or more. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED but not mandatory is the Saxon D.I.V.E. CDRom for Saxon 8/7. This provides all the lessons and practice problems cooresponding with the book. It is useful for extra instruction, if necessary, for use when the student is absent or otherwise unable to receive direct instruction from the teacher.
Homework Expectations: 4-5 days a week of daily lessons, 30-60 minutes each day
Tests/Grading: Parents administer all tests approximately once a week; submit tests weekly to classroom teacher for review, comments and alternative methods of solution. Mid-year grade and Final Year Grade are determined by straight average of tests and teacher-administered quiz grades.
CLASS TITLE: PreAlgebra
Grade/s: 7th-9th
Prerequisites: Saxon Placement Test at CHHS is MANDATORY (and not done independently); generally having passed Saxon 7/6 or 8/7 or other standard 7th grade text indicates readiness, however Saxon placement test score is necessary.
Course Objective/s:Complete the entire text and mastery of material as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: Broad coverage includes: Area, Percents, Ratio, Order of Operations, and beginning concepts of Algebra (see text link below for entire list of course coverage)
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Required Text/s: Saxon's Algebra 1/2, 3rd Edition, 2002 Homeschool Kit (this includes Student Text, Answer keys and Test Masters/Answers)
Other Purchases Necessary: Graph paper, spiral bound notebook (recommended Mead brand "Cambridge" notebook); 1/4" quadrille, available at any office supply store. Saxon's Algebra 1/2 "Solutions Manual" is OPTIONAL (this provides the answers, as above in the Home Study kit, but also EACH STEP OF THE SOLUTION, and highly recommended.) Both the Homeschool Kit and Solution's Manual can be purchased together at a discount from Rainbow Resources. Orders can also be made at Sonlight Curriculum and receive free shipping with orders $100 or more. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED but not mandatory is the Saxon D.I.V.E. CDRom for Algebra 1/2. This provides all the lessons and practice problems cooresponding with the book. It is useful for extra instruction, if necessary, for use when the student is absent or otherwise unable to receive direct instruction from the teacher.
Homework Expectations: 4-5 days a week of daily lessons, 30-60 minutes each day
Tests/Grading: Parents administer all tests and grade once a week; submit graded tests weekly to classroom teacher for review, comments and suggested methods of solution. Mid-year grade and Final Year Grade determined by straight average of test grades.
CLASS TITLE: Algebra 1
Grade/s: 7th-10th
Prerequisites: Saxon Placement Test at CHHS is MANDATORY (not done independently); generally having passed a Saxon Algebra 1/2 or other standard Pre Algebra text indicates readiness, however Saxon placement test score is necessary.
Course Objective/s:Complete the entire text and mastery of material as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: arithmetic and evaluation of expressions involving signed numbers, exponents, roots, properties of real numbers, absolute value equations and inequalities involving absolute value, scientific notation, unit conversions, solution of equations in one unknown, solution of simultaneous equations, the algebra of polynomials and rational expressions, word problems requiring algebra for the solution, graphical solution of simultaneous equations, graphs of a variety of functions, translations and reflections of graphs, factoring, Pythagorean theorem, algebraic proofs, functional notation and functions, solution of quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, and quadratic formula, direct and inverse variation, exponential growth, computation of the perimeter and area of two-dimensional regions, computation of the lateral and total surface area and volume of a wide variety of geometric solids, statistics, and probability.
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Required Text/s: Saxon Algebra 1, 3rd Edition, 2001 Homeschool Kit which contains the Student Text, Answer Key, Tests/Answers. This can be purchased through this Saxon link, at a discount through Rainbow Resources , or can also be purchased through Sonlight Curriculum and receive free shipping with orders $100 or more.
Other Purchases Necessary: Graph paper, spiral bound notebook (recommended Mead brand "Cambridge" notebook); 1/4" quadrille, available at any office supply store. Parents can also OPTIONALLY purchase the "Solutions Manual" which provides not only the answers to the problems (as in the Homeschool Kit above) but EACH STEP OF THE SOLUTION as well; highly recommended. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED but not mandatory is the Saxon D.I.V.E. CDRom for Algebra 1. This provides all the lessons and practice problems cooresponding with the book. It is useful for extra instruction, if necessary, for use when the student is absent or otherwise unable to receive direct instruction from the teacher.
Homework Expectations: Minimum four lessons per week; approximately 45-60 minutes each lesson
Tests/Grading: Parents administer all tests approximately once a week; submit tests weekly to classroom teacher for review, comments and alternative methods of solution. Mid-year grade and Final Year Grade are determined by straight average of tests and teacher-administered quiz grades.
CLASS TITLE: Geometry
Grade/s: 8th-12th
Prerequisites: Successful completion (C or better) of Algebra 1.
Course Objective/s: Complete the entire text and mastery of material as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: Deductive reasoning, lines, angles, circles, quadrilaterals, polygons, congruence, similarity, right triangles, triangles, solid geometry, area, non-Euclidian geometries.
General Layout of Course:
Required Text/s: Geometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding, by Harold Jacobs (student text). For an additional review, see a hand copy of Rainbow Resources catalog. Can be purchased at prior link or at Rainbow Resources or Veritas Press.
Other Purchases Necessary: Parents need to also purchase the Test Masters; available at all the links above. Each student will also need a straight edge (like a ruler), a protractor, a compass (the kind used to draw circles), and an inexpensive scientific calculator with sine, cosine and tangent functions (you can get one for around $15 or less at office supply stores.)
Homework Expectations: 4-5 days a week of daily lessons, about 45 minutes a day.
Tests/Grading: Parents administer tests, about once every two weeks, and submit to the teacher for grading. Quizzes are given in class. Every five quizzes will count as a test grade; mid-year and final grades will be determined by an average of the tests, mid-term and final exams.
CLASS TITLE: Algebra 2
Grade/s: 9th-12th
Prerequisites: Saxon Placement Test at CHHS is MANDATORY (not done independently); generally having passed a Saxon Algebra 1 or other standard Algebra 1 text indicates readiness, however Saxon placement test score is necessary.
Course Objective/s: Complete the entire text and mastery of material as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: graphical solution of simultaneous equations, scientific notation, radicals, roots of quadratic equations including complex roots, properties of real numbers, factoring, inequalities and systems of inequalities, logarithms and antilogarithms, conic sections, exponential equations, basic trigonometric functions, algebra of polynomials, vectors in polar and rectangular form, algebraic word problems.
General Layout of Course:
Required Text/s: Saxon Algebra 2, 2nd Edition, 2001 Homeschool Kit (includes Student Text, Answer Key, Tests/Answers). This can be purchased through this Saxon link or at a discount through Rainbow Resources , or through Sonlight Curriculum and receive free shipping with orders $100 or more.
Other Purchases Necessary: Graph paper, spiral bound notebook (recommended Mead brand "Cambridge" notebook); 1/4" quadrille, available at any office supply store. Parents can also OPTIONALLY purchase the "Solutions Manual" in addition to the "Homeschool Kit" above (Solutions manual contains answers, as does the homeschool kit but also EACH STEP OF THE SOLUTION for each problem); highly recommended, available at all the links above. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED but not mandatory is the Saxon D.I.V.E. CDRom for Algebra 2. This provides all the lessons and practice problems cooresponding with the book. It is useful for extra instruction, if necessary, for use when the student is absent or otherwise unable to receive direct instruction from the teacher.
Homework Expectations: Minimum four lessons per week; approximately 45-60 minutes each lesson.
Tests/Grading: Parents administer all tests approximately once a week; submit tests weekly to classroom teacher for review, comments and alternative methods of solution. Mid-year grade and Final Year Grade are determined by straight average of tests and teacher-administered quiz grades.
CLASS TITLE: *Advanced Math
Grade/s: 10th-12th
Prerequisites: Saxon Placement Test at CHHS is MANDATORY (not done independently); generally having passed a Saxon Algebra 2 or other standard Algebra 2 text indicates readiness, however Saxon placement test score is necessary.
Course Objective/s: Complete the entire text and mastery of material as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers:permutations and combinations, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, conic sections, graphs of sinusoids, rectangular and polar representation of complex numbers, De Moivre's theorem, matrices and determinants, the binomial theorem and the rational roots theorem
General Layout of Course:
Required Text/s:Advanced Mathematics, 2nd Edition, 2001 Homeschool Kit (includes Student Text, Answer Key, Tests/Answers). This can be purchased through this Saxon link or at a discount through Rainbow Resources , or through Sonlight Curriculum and receive free shipping with orders $100 or more.
Other Purchases Necessary: Graph paper, spiral bound notebook (recommended Mead brand "Cambridge" notebook);1/4" quadrille, available at any office supply store. Parents can also OPTIONALLY purchase the "Solutions Manual" in addition to the "Homeschool Kit" above (Solutions manual contains answers, as does the homeschool kit but also EACH STEP OF THE SOLUTION for each problem); highly recommended, available at all the links above.
Homework Expectations: Minimum four lessons per week; approximately 45-60 minutes each lesson
Tests/Grading: Parents administer all tests and grade once a week; submit graded tests weekly to classroom teacher for review, comments and suggested methods of solution. Mid-year grade and Final Year Grade determined by straight average of test grades.
CLASS TITLE: *Calculus
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MISCELLANEOUS
CLASS TITLE: *Study Skills
Grade/s: 7th and up
Prerequisites: none
Course Objective/s: To provide a foundation of study skills for entry level students of the CHHS, in the areas of note-taking, time management and other. Mastery demonstrated by average grade for the course as a "C" or better.
Course Covers: Proper study habits, organization of school work, test-taking strategies, how to take good class notes, how to prepare for tests, how to increase memory skills, how to prioritize time, how to write an essay, and other.
General Layout of Course:
Required Text/s: Ron Fry's "The Great Big Book of How to Study"; this book is available online in many places including Amazon.com; be sure to acquire the 2000 copyright edition.
Other Purchases Necessary: 3-ring binder: at least 3 tabs labelled Syllabus, Class Notes, Tests; an academic calendar; plastic pencil holder that fits into the 3-ring binder; pens and at least two pencils, erasers; and one small calculator.
Homework Expectations: Varies: assignments will be given as per teacher discretion and to be incorporated into current CHHS lessons.
Tests/Grading: (to be determined)
SCIENCE
Many CHHS Science courses use the Apologia curricula. All Apologia links within each course description take the reader to the Apologia website for a full text description. The links immediately here take the reader to the best resources that the CHHS has found for purchasing Apologia texts. If better sites are found, please notify the CHHS! During May of a given year, Road to Zion generally offers a 20% discount on Apologia texts; Children's Books typically also offers 20% discount year round.
CLASS TITLE: General Science
Grade/s: 7th/8th
Prerequisites: Age/maturity to read text and work primarily independently, carry out labs and write lab reports.
Course Objective/s: To introduce the student to some of the exciting aspects and principles of science, from a Biblical and Christian apologetic perspective. To build upon these principles and prepare the student for continuing education in the sciences, as demonstrated by a final grade of "C" or better.
Course Covers: History of Science; Scientific Inquiry; Analyze/Interpret Experiments; Applied Science/Technology; Archaeology/Geology/Paleontology; Fossil Record; Uniformitarianism/Catastrophism; Life; Human Body; Energy and Life; Digestive/Respiratory/Circulatory/Lymphatic/Endocrine/Urinary/Nervous Systems
General Layout of Course:
Required Text/s: Exploring Creation with General Science textbook by Dr. Jay Wile and Lab book. Can be purchased at the sites just above the General Science description or at a discount from Rainbow Resources. Orders can also be made at Sonlight Curriculumand receive free shipping with orders $100 or more.
Other Purchases Necessary: 3-ring binder notebook, loose-leaf paper, with at least SIX separate sections for: (1) Scope and Sequence/Syllabus (2) Class notes, (3) On Your Own Questions, (4) Lab Notes and Lab Reports, (5) Study Guides, and (6) Tests. NOT necessary, but optional, lab kit (available from Home Training Tools)
Homework Expectations: approx. 5 days a week daily readings, "On Your Own" questions to be answered independently; usually also weekend homework to conduct labs and write Lab reports independently; Study Guide questions completed independently; Tests taken independently, all supervised by parent
Tests/Grading: Lab Reports, On Your Own and Study Guides together = 20% of grade; all module tests = 40%; Final exam = 30% of grade; and Class Participation = 10%.
CLASS TITLE: Physical Science
Grade/s: 8th/9th
Prerequisites: Preferably General Science or Equivalent; 7th grade math
Course Objective/s: Course Covers: Basics; Air; Atmosphere; Water; Hydrosphere; Earth and Lithosphere; Weather and Predictions; Motion; Newton's Laws; Forces; Waves and Sound; Light; Astrophysics;
General Layout of Course:
Required Text/s: Exploring Creation with Physical Science textbook by Dr. Jay Wile and Lab book. Can be purchased at the sites just above the General Science description or at a discount from Rainbow Resources. Orders can also be made at Sonlight Curriculumand receive free shipping with orders $100 or more. The text can be purchased used since it is non-consumable (see Used Curriculum sites at the end of this web page).
Other Purchases Necessary: 3-ring binder notebook, loose-leaf paper, with at least FIVE separate sections for (1) Scope and Sequence and Syllabus, (2) Class notes on loose leaf paper, (3) On Your Own Questions and Study Guides, (4) Lab Notes and Lab Reports, (5) Tests. OPTIONAL RESOURCES: lab kit (available from Home Training Tools); and CDRoms for Apologia Physical Science.
Homework Expectations: approx. 5 days a week daily readings, "On Your Own" questions to be answered independently; usually also weekend homework to conduct labs and write Lab reports independently; Study Guide questions and Tests taken independently at home with parental supervision.
Tests/Grading: Lab Reports, On Your Own and Study Guides together = 30% of grade; all module tests = 40%; Final exam = 20% of grade; and Class Participation = 10%
CLASS TITLE: *Biology
Grade/s: 9th/10th and up
Prerequisites: Preferably General and/or Physical Science or Equivalent; Algebra 1 (at least concurrent).
Course Objective/s: Completion of the A Beka Academy Biology course and DVD lectures with well-conducted laboratory exercises.
Course Covers: Botany; human anatomy and physiology; zoology; cellular and molecular biology; laboratory work: dissections, microscopy, field studies, nutrition, cellular biology, genetics, and science research project.
General Layout of Course: Five Video-Manual lessons per week (covering 24 chapters total); intermittant labs conducted (covering a minimum of 20).
Required Text/s: Biology: God's Living Creation from A Beka Academy, corresponding Lab book and Test packet, and all other Academy materials. Participation in the A Beka Academy DVD Program (Program #2) is MANDATORY for this class. The registration with the A Beka Academy automatically purchases all required components: the Student Text, all Tests and keys, all Quizzes and keys, the Biology Lab manual, and the "Video Manual" (which outlines the course syllabus and daily lessons).
Other Purchases Necessary: Six items, in addition to participation in the A Beka Academy, Program #2: (1) a High quality Microscope; these can be purchased through Sonlight , Home Training Tools, or Nature's Workshop . Teacher's top recommendation is the Sonlight microscope. (Check with current teacher to see if EACH student needs a microscope or if shared scopes will be possible; (2) All students also will need to reimburse the teacher for lab kits when notified: several students will share one kit; (3) Students will need 3-ring binders with divider tabs (at least tabs for (a) Scope and Sequence, (b) Class Notes, (c) Lab Reports, (d) Tests/Quizzes, and (e) Handouts, (f) Other, and (g) Extra paper, and any additional tabs that teacher specifies. (4) It is required for each student to have a black marble notebook to serve as a lab notebook, (5) a scientific calculator, (6) Additional, but not required, is the Biology Coloring Book by Robert Griffin (also from Home Training Tools). .
Homework Expectations: Approximately 5 days a week of reading and viewing the DVD sessions (daily), writing lab reports, and completing any other homework. Labs are conducted in class (and viewed on DVDs). If there is enough class time to allow for it, tests will be given during class time; otherwise, they will be administered at home (by a parent or guardian) under the restrictions set by the instructor. Tests and test scores will be reviewed by the instructor.
Tests/Grading: Laboratory Grading: Reports - 50% of lab grade; PreLab Assignments - 20%; Preparedness - 15% of lab grade; Performance - 15% of lab grade. DVD Course Grading (Set by A Beka): Roughly, Tests - 33.3%, Quizzes - 33.3%, Quarterly Cumulative Exams - 33.3%.
CLASS TITLE: *Chemistry
Grade/s: 10th/11th
Prerequisites: Must have completed Algebra 1; preferably has completed prior Science courses
Course Objective/s: Course Covers: Gives the student a strong foundation in Chemistry as preparation to college-level courses. The course covers Math related to Chemistry; Matter; Stoichiometry; Gases; Chemical Thermodynamics; Light, Electrons, Atomic Structure; Periodic Table; Chemical Bond and Intermolecular Forces; Nonmetals and Their Compounds; Metals and Semimetals; Solutions and Colloids; Chemical Kinetics; Chemical Equilibrium; Acids, Bases, Salts; Oxidation-Reduction Reactions and Electrochemistry; Nuclear Chemistry; Organic Chemistry.
General Layout of Course:
Required Text/s: Chemistry Precision and Design textbook, which accompanies the MANDATORY participation in the A Beka Academy DVD Program (Program #2). The registration with the A Beka Academy automatically purchases all required components: the Student Text, all Tests and keys, all Quizzes and keys, the Chemistry Lab manual, and the "Video Manual" (which outlines the course syllabus and daily lessons).
Other Purchases Necessary: Three items: (1) Mandatory is a shared lab kit and safety items which will be purchased by the teacher and the cost (approx. $45 per student) divided amongst participants. (2) Items, additional to the lab kit, to be purchased by the teacher and cost divided amongst participants includes: safety goggles, aprons, gloves, lab trays, eye wash, fire extinguisher and other). (3) Finally, students will need two 1.5 inch 3-ring binders with 18 divider tabs (20 tabs in each binder: one for Scope and Sequence information and 18 chapters' dividers, as well as a final tab for "Tests and Quizzes" for each binder).
Homework Expectations: approx. 5 days a week daily readings and DVD attending, write Lab reports and any other homework. Labs primarily conducted in class and/or viewed on DVDs. Tests may be taken at home or in class; if done independently at home, scores to be reported to the teacher, by the parent; all work supervised by parent.
Tests/Grading: Lab Reports = 30% of grade; Class Participation = 10% of grade; all chapter tests and comprehensive exams = 60% of grade.
CLASS TITLE: *Physics
Grade/s: 9th-12th
Prerequisites: Algebra 2
Course Objective/s: To enable students to use the conceptual and mathematical tools of physics to solve real-world problems or advance their understanding of God's world through the development of better theoretical frameworks in the science(s).
Course Covers: All of the topics needed to prepare for the Advanced Placement (AP) Physics exam -- all of the topics covered in an introductory, two-semester, college-level engineering physics course. A copy of the full table of contents (the titles of the 100 lessons) can be requested from the instructor.
General Layout of Course: Approximately three lessons are to be covered per week.
Required Text/s: Saxon Physics Homeschool Kit , (June 1993 edition) and the corresponding Saxon Physics Solution Manual , (March 1994). New texts can be purchased directly from Saxon (Harcourt Achieve), which publishes Saxon materials, at the links above for Saxon texts. Also, for discounted prices on new books Rainbow Resource can be used. It is suggested that parents can also purchase these USED TEXTS via a comparison site like Fetchbook or Addall .
Other Purchases Necessary:THREE MANDATORY PURCHASES: (1) A scientific calculator; (2) a notebook or binder with loose-leaf paper for taking notes; (3) a folder or another such device to store hand-outs from the instructor. Laboratory materials and test materials will be purchased by the instructor; the costs thereof will be distributed evenly among the students' families. OPTIONAL (not mandatory) is the D.I.V.E. CDRom series of lectures and demonstrations for each lesson. This can be purchased at the Rainbow Resource site, or the D.I.V.E. Into Math site itself. The D.I.V.E. CDRom series is recommended only for those who (a) do not learn well from a book and limited lecture time alone and (b) might need extra help learning concepts.
Homework Expectations: Six days a week: approximately 60-80 minutes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (homework problems); approximately 30 minutes on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday (reading the next lesson and reviewing the pertinent lecture notes from Monday's class).
Tests/Grading: Final Exam - 30%; Tests - 30%; Homework - 20%; Labs & Lab Reports - 20%.
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