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Language Arts:
Communications, the English language, punctuation and literature, words and how to use them; correct language usage, language and literature, critical reading and paragraph skills, writing, listening and reading, the English language, review.
Math
Place value, statistics, graphs and probability, factors and multiples, fractions and rounding, fractions and percent, numbers, formulas and geometry, integers, the variable, pre-algebra review.
Science
Science and society, structure of matter – 1, structure of matter – 2, health and nutrition, energy – 1, energy – 2, machines – 1, machines – 2, balance in nature, science and technology.
History & Geography
European backgrounds, the colonization of America, war for independence, the emergence of a nation, the westward movement, the civil war, the industrial nation, twentieth century world power, the United States in a changing World, American history review
Health Quest
An interactive one semester course that teaches personal hygiene and fitness methods, as well as personal and ecological stewardship. Techniques for proper exercise are demonstrated through step-by-step shows and videos. This course offers practical preparation for the next level of health education and lifelong benefits.
Bible (Elective)
Prayer, sin and salvation, attributes of God, early church leaders, early church history, the early churches, the book of proverbs, choices, understanding the family, review.
Typing
Students learn to type all keys on the keyboard, including the numeric pad, by using repetitive keystroke drills. Combines typing instruction, variety of personalized typing plans, travel themes, ant ten action-packed, multi-level games that keep students entertained while improving skills.
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