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1 Developing Bold, Creative, and Innovative Thinking through a Biblical Worldview Offering academic classes: Bible, Language Arts, Math, Science, History, Spanish, French an integrated and creative approach to learning using logic and problem solving as the basis for understanding Teaching the academic classes with a creative twist while integrating the time period into the academic subjects. 1 P a g e

2 Grades: K -12 th grade Cordis Academy Fast Facts and Pricing for For Grades: K5-12 Emphasis: Academics, Arts, & the Heart Academics: College-Prep Language Arts, Math, Science, History/Geography, Foreign Language, Bible, Electives All classes on semester system Arts: Integrated in All Subjects Heart: Confidence, Encouragement, Adventure, Expression, & Reason Class Size: Students Format: Creative, Hands-on, Unit-Study, Classical Perspective: Christian Dress Code: Uniform polo shirt (included in registration fee) + modesty guidelines Meets: 32 Weeks, Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (3:30 for high school), mid-august to mid-may Students do not have to register for Monday fine arts classes to participate in Cordis classes. Registration Fee: (sign up in February for best rates!) Tuition and Fees Registration fee: $ (January- February 28), $ (March-May 31) $ (after June 1), $ (after August 1) per student Payment plans are available. Registration fees cover the costs of the uniform shirt, rent, supplies, insurance, etc needed to run the school for the year. Please note that no tuition will be due in August. A $20.00 late fee will be applied each month that the tuition is late. Failure to pay tuition for more than two months will result in dismissal. Classes must contain at least 4 students by May 2014 to hold the class for fall. 2 P a g e

3 Cordis Academy is an academic program that integrates the applicable historical time period with core academic class instruction and an eye toward better qualifying children for advanced education. The word Cordis comes from Latin and means heart. At Cordis Academy, we want foremost to minister to the heart of each child and bring them closer to God while guiding them to Love the Lord our God with all of your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, Love your neighbor as yourself. Luke 10:27. We also find in the word Cordis the word cord, a twisting of fibers together to make a rope. In Ecclesiastes 4:12 it says that A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. For Cordis Academy the three cords represent the ACADEMICS, the ARTS, and the HEART; each one being a vital part of a child s education. Cordis Academy combines the best parts of several homeschool philosophies with a creative twist to develop students who are well-educated, historically grounded, well read, independent learners who can think logically, solve problems creatively, and approach life in a complete and integrated manner. We believe by emphasizing learning from a whole-hearted and individual standpoint, Cordis Academy can aid busy homeschooling parents in instructing and training the heart, soul AND mind of each student. Each year, Cordis Academy for K-6 th grade students follows the same historical time period that Master s Academy will be studying. For 7 th -12 th grade students, the designated time periods covered are more compact. Students attending Cordis Academy do NOT have to be enrolled in Master s Academy fine arts classes. However, we strongly recommend that your child(ren) also be enrolled in one of our fine arts program. We believe that integrating the arts provides the student with a well-rounded education. At Cordis Academy, we provide a hands-on, creative environment within the classroom. Instead of the students merely learning facts in each subject that are not related, they are totally immersed into the historical time period with as many subjects as possible thus encouraging an excitement for learning. At Cordis Academy, we offer the students the opportunity to be educated in a Creative Classical Education environment which uses history and classic literature as a framework behind all of the academic subjects while taught with a biblical worldview. Cordis Academy uses a creative classroom teaching style which encourages deductive reasoning skills and engaging student interactions. Students are able to think and express themselves logically in both a verbal and written format. This approach to education helps the student assimilate and retain information for long term use in higher education. The students will be taught using hands-on, investigative, and interactive activities while also experiencing learning through reading, listening, discussion, and writing. The arts (music, art, and drama) are used as a creative means to teach within the classroom. New research on how people learn indicates that effective learning happens when the student is exposed to new information and is actively engaged in the new information given to them. In a creative environment, students will be able to listen, explore, discover, practice, and use what they are learning so that the new material is retained by the student. While integrating these teaching methods into the classroom, our teachers provide an adventurous classroom environment in order to engage the students in learning as well as to build the student s confidence, fostering trust, and encouraging them to become better students. Our objective is for the students to enjoy learning and to understand what they are learning. The results of learning in a Creative Classical Education approach: meaningful learning, greater comprehension, retention of information, and an interesting class environment to learn in. The National Standards for each subject matter and grade level are taught while using these teaching methods within the classroom. Cordis Academy is a college prep program giving the students a well rounded education by including the study of the arts and academics. Cordis Academy meets two days per week for 32 weeks and can be used in conjunction with attendance in Master s Academy of Fine Arts, Masterkey Academy, and Portfolio Academy classes to give children a well-rounded education. Students will receive instruction in their core academic classes: Language Arts writing, literature, grammar, (phonics for K-5 thru 3 rd grade), Math, Science, History/Geography and Foreign Language. Students will receive assignment sheets and sealed testing information for the week at the end of the class day. It is expected that all work and tests be returned the next class day. All high school classes are accredited and students receive an accredited high school diploma upon graduation from our program. Please note that any new high school student entering into our high school program after 9 th grade will be charge $250 in accreditation services in order for us to back accredit previous years. Class size is limited. 3 P a g e

4 Benefits When enrolling in Master s Cordis Academy parents and students receive: A fine arts education based on the national arts standards. An academic program that supplies teacher instruction two days per week and that is tied to our historical emphasis and based on an integrated and creative approach to learning. Homework assignments assigned by the teacher for the rest of the week for each class and due by next class time. High school accreditation is available and students may receive an accredited high school diploma upon graduation from our program. Please note that any new high school student entering into our high school program after 9 th grade will be charge $250 in accreditation services in order for us to back accredit previous years. A way to integrate their academics with their arts interests Instruction in all core courses necessary for High School graduation A syllabus for all course content for each grade level Staff support and access to teachers to answer any questions. Access to the website for grades and assignments for grades K-12 th. A fun and comfortable learning environment High school dual enrollment available "One of the best things about Cordis and Master's is that they give the freedom to talk about God. He is present and a part of this school in so many ways, which I'm very thankful for. Also, Master's is so fun and gives me the chance to use my creativity, all in an encouraging and positive atmosphere. Cordis is an excellent academic school. I have learned so many things over the past two years I've been at Cordis, but I've learned many life lessons as well, such as time management and working with other people. So many blessings have come out of Master's and Cordis, too many to count, and I'm very glad I came to this school." high school student "I think Cordis Academy is like a hidden treasure! My daughter has flourished here and I highly recommend this school! The teachers here really care. It's more like a big family than a school. They practice what they preach, and mercy, grace and love abound. I was touched many times, sitting in car pool line watching the way the students treat each other with kindness and respect. They are a very talented group as well! They have lots of fun together and encourage each other s talents. I've been satisfied with the academics here as well; I know for sure that my daughter is being well prepared for college." - Parent "If you would have told us 3 years ago that we would have a high school aged child in a home school program we would not have believed it! Our intention was just to spend a year there, to finish up middle school. Well, it didn t take long and we were hooked. Both Cordis and Masters are wonderful and the teachers are phenomenal. We feel so fortunate to have found a school with a strong moral ethic, where each child is celebrated, and their uniqueness is considered an asset to the group. Cordis and Masters Academy are an unbelievable value in this day and age where a good education typically costs a fortune. We feel confident our daughter will be very well prepared for college." Parent "I was welcomed openly Masters from the very first day. The many hands ready to shake mine was overwhelming! It was definitely a breath of fresh air after being in a program that consisted of cliques and unfriendly glances." high school student 4 P a g e

5 Spiritual Emphasis for the Ancient Period - The Roman Road This Year s Spiritual Emphasis During the Ancient Period, the Romans were known for being great engineers. They constructed aqueducts, walls of fortification, theaters, coliseums, and roads. All over Italy and the Roman Empire the Romans built about fifty thousand miles of roads. Many of these roads are still used today, but how did they build these roads so that they would last so long? Roman engineers supervised the Roman soldiers who actually did the construction of these roads. These roads were built in layers. The dimensions of these roads were about fifteen feet in width, and three feet in height. The first thing that the soldiers had to do was to dig out the width and depth of the road, thus getting rid of the dirt that was not needed. Just like Jesus gets rid of our sin. There is no one righteous, not even one. Romans 3:10 Sin dwells within each one of us. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 Sometimes, it was easy to dig the road out, but other times there were big rocks that needed to be dug out. As the road is built, there are different layers of different rocks that are laid over the dirt to make the road durable. First, they place a layer of rubble, next a layer of slab set in mortar, then a layer of concrete and stones. Last they place a layer of hard stones, or blocks of lava, which were fitted closely together so that there were no cracks or seams. As we study the construction of the Roman Road we see the importance of constructing our lives with layer upon layer of God s word in our hearts. Along with Romans 3:10 and 3:23, we will weave the following verses into the lesson plans so each student will have a good understanding of the Roman Road God s message of salvation: Verses for the year: The Roman Road Sept Roman 3:10 As it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one. Oct. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Nov. Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned. Jan. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Feb. Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. March Romans 10:9-10 That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. April Romans 10:11-13 As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame." For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." As the Roman Road is being built into each student s heart, and becomes part of each student s understanding for the need for salvation, we pray that their relationship with God will be deepened. We hope that this will give you greater opportunities to discuss God with your child(ren). 5 P a g e

6 Class Descriptions Bible For K-3 rd grade: Students will learn spiritual truths from reading major Biblical stories and how we can apply God s word into our daily lives. The 4 th -6 th graders: Students will be using Kay Arthur s Inductive Bible Studies for Kids Discover 4 Yourself series to learn more about God. 7 th -8 th grade Bible Class: The 7 th and 8 th graders will study from Vital Pursuits: Chasing What is True from Serendipity House High School Students: Beginning Apologetics Class Ancient Period Fine Arts and Bible History Fair Medieval Renaissance Period Science Fair Baroque Period Geography Fair Classical Period Inventions and Inventors Fair Romantic Period Science Fair Modern Period History Fair: Presidents and First Ladies Cordis Special Fair in February History K-6 th grade: In conjunction with the Ancient Period (Creation to 476 AD) history taught at Master s Academy, students will be further instructed on the historical events of the Ancient Period on historical topics that Master s Academy does not cover. The teacher will bring to life the historical events of the time period through various creative teaching methods. Along with the history, there will also be a strong emphasis on geography. History reading assignments will be given each week. Textbook: to be announced. Class time: 45 minutes per meeting day 7 th -11 th grade History: History class for 7th - 11th graders will follow a 3 year rotation through the following time periods: 1. Ancient Period Middle Ages/Renaissance : Creation to Baroque and Classical Time Periods Romantic and Modern Time Periods 1830-present Offered in : Byzantine /Middle Ages Classical: Offered in : Romantic-Modern Time Period 1830-present Offered in : Ancient Period Middle Ages/Renaissance: Creation to Offered in : Baroque and Classical Time Periods Government and Economics: 12 th grade ABeka textbooks will be used to cover these two semester long classes. The Government class will give the students a firm foundation to become informed, responsible citizens and voters in today s world. During the course of the semester, the Constitution, the government it established, and the rights and privileges it guarantees the American people will be studied in depth. Students will also learn about federalism and government at the state and local levels. The Economic Class will concentrate on free enterprise capitalism in a free market economy. The Biblical views of work, wealth, and stewardship appear throughout the text, helping students to understand the proper economic roles of individual producers and consumers as well as that of the government. The stark contrast between the market economy the cornerstone of prosperity in the United States and the command economy the hallmark of fiscal failure in Communist countries is graphically presented in illustration of the economic principles that govern all societies. Essential concepts such as competition in the marketplace and private ownership of capital are discussed from a conservative perspective. 6 P a g e

7 Science K-6 th grade: Exploring Creation through Geology and Botany 7 th grade: Life Science (with lab) 8 th grade: General Science (with lab) 9 th grade: Physical Science (with lab) 10 th grade: Biology (with lab) 11 th grade: Chemistry (with lab) 12 th grade: Anatomy (with lab) or Physics (with lab) K-6 th grade students will have a designated Christian based textbook to follow in their scientific research of the specific unit or units that they will be studying all year long. For this age group, we want to have the students concentrate on one or two scientific topics a year in order to closely examine and learn about that unit so that they have a deep understanding of that unit. Lab time is included in as many classes as possible. Each month a scientist of the month and their major contributions during the appropriate historical time period will also be incorporated into the classroom. Scientific topics to be covered for each time period: Ancient Geology and Botany; Medieval/Renaissance Zoology: Land Animals; Baroque Zoology: Birds and Insects & Zoology: Aquatic Animals; Classical Anatomy & Medicine/Health; Romantic Simple Machines & Physics and Chemistry; Modern Astronomy (Space Race) & Meteorology. For the school year, the students will explore the exciting world of Geology and Botany. The textbooks for K- 6 th grade will be Exploring Creation with Botany by Jeannie Fulbright and The Geology Book by Dr. John D. Morris. Homework assignments will be hands on project oriented mixed with textbook reading for gathering information as well as some worksheets. Lab time will be incorporated into the class time instruction every week. Homework reading assignments will be assigned each week. Class time: minutes per meeting day 7 th grade: Life Science. This class introduces the living world: cellular biology, genetics, botany, zoology, ecology, and human body are some of topics that will be covered during the year. All these topics are taught from a biblical worldview. In class lab time will help reinforce and complement the material being studied. BJU Life Science textbook will be used. Class Time: 1 hour per meeting day 8 th grade: General Science. The course covers such topics as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Its scope, therefore, is quite wide. There are many hands-on experiments that will be done during lab time in class. BJU General Science textbook will be used. Class Time: 1 hour per meeting day 9 th grade: Physical Science. We use the ABeka Science of the Physical Creation for our textbook. The topics covered during the year are Meteorology, Oceanography, Chemistry, Geology, and Physics. There are many hands-on experiments that will be done during lab time in class. Class Time: 1 hour per meeting day 10 th -12 th grade: The Apologia textbooks are used in class for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy, etc. Lab time is incorporated into the class teaching time. Class Time: 1 hour per meeting day 4+2=6 10x5=50 Math For K-6 th grade various manipulative materials and activities/games are used to introduce the various mathematical concepts for each week. Real life mathematical application opportunities are given to the students. The teacher uses pertinent activities and centers in class to reinforce the new concepts. Homework for the rest of the week from their math textbook will be assigned to the students. 7 th - 12 th grade math offered will consist of Math 7, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Advanced Mathematics, etc.. New concepts will be introduced in class as well as reviewing previous concepts to allow for mastery in math. Homework assignments are assigned for the rest of the week. Class time: 1 hour per meeting day 7 P a g e

8 Literature and Composition/Grammar Composition/Grammar K thru 3 rd graders will have age appropriate writing assignments for them to develop from K-5: writing a sentence; 1 st grade: writing more complex sentences, 2 nd grade: writing a paragraph, to 3 rd grade: writing three paragraphs. The teacher will also focus on helping the students develop ideas for writing, organizing their writing, sharing their feelings in their writing, and using descriptive words in their writing. Punctuation, spelling and grammar will also be emphasized in class. Various homework assignments will be given to reinforce the concepts covered in class. The different forms of writing appropriate for their age level will be covered in class such as: descriptive, creative, narrative, response to literature, persuasive, research, expository. We will be using The Write Source Handbook as our textbook. 4 th -12 th grade students will develop the six main traits of writing: 1. Ideas (focusing on a specific topic with ideas and details to support topic); 2. Organization (beginning, middle, ending); 3. Voice (a special way a writer shares ideas and feelings); 4. Word Choice (using strong verbs, specific nouns, colorful adjectives); 5. Sentence Fluency (beginning sentences in different ways and have different lengths); 6. Conventions (punctuation and grammar). Students will be taught how to write descriptive, narrative, expository, persuasive, creative, research writings and a response to literature writing as well as a compare and contrast writing for 8 th graders. Because class sizes are small, teachers are able to give individual feedback and support for improved writing skills. These different writing assignments will be spread throughout the different subjects: literature, science, and history and spread out throughout the course of the year. The composition teacher will be working with the different subject teachers and monitoring the writing in all the different subject areas. Greek and Latin root words will be taught to expand their vocabulary words. Vocabulary words from literature, history, and science classes will also be focused on in each class. Homework composition assignments will vary each week and is dependent on the subject the assignment is for. Weekly grammar homework will be assigned to the different grade levels. We will be using The Write Source Handbook as our textbook. Literature: K-2 nd grade: During class time, students will have attend story time where the teacher will read historical fiction, biographies, as well as read age appropriate books that were written during the time period. 3 rd -6 th grade: Students will read age appropriate literature that was written during the time period. 7 th - 11 th grade: 7th -11th grade Literature class will follow a 3 year rotation through the following historical time periods: 1. Ancient Period Middle Ages/Renaissance : Creation to Baroque and Classical Time Periods Romantic and Modern Time Periods 1830-present Offered in : Byzantine /Middle Ages Classical: Offered in : Romantic-Modern time Period 1830-present Offered in : Ancient Period Middle Ages/Renaissance : Creation to Offered in : Baroque and Classical Time Periods th graders: Modern British Literature ( ). Students will read and study selected works from British writers in fiction, poetry, and drama. 8 P a g e

9 College Prep and Honors English Classes for 9 th 12 th grade Both the current College Prep classes and the Honors classes prepare students for life after high school, a primary difference between the classes is that students in Honors do more independent reading and write more essays and major papers. Program Vision College Prep Class: English Department teachers direct interactive classes so the students are engaged and directly participate in their learning. The College Prep classes engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of literature while becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Classes stress the importance of effective oral and written expression and utilize a range of teaching and assessment techniques. College Prep offers its students a full, stimulating curriculum that meets the academic requirements of colleges and universities. Students who begin in the College Prep program may petition to move to the Honors Program the following year. Honors Class: English Department teachers direct interactive classes so the students are engaged and directly participate in their learning. The Honors Grammar/Composition/Literature course is designed to help students become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts. The writing instruction focuses on developing coherence, unity, precision, structure, and stylistic maturity. By their writing and reading in this course, students should become aware of the interactions among a writer s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects. Students will be challenged in the ability to spontaneously write an organized and developed essay that demonstrates a strong and expressive command over the English language. Students may choose to take the AP examination at the end of the course. Students should be above average students of English and be interested in maximizing their preparation for college. They must have a 3.0 GPA along with their instructor s permission to sign up for the class. Parents of 9 th grade students who may be interested in this program must request a meeting with administration. Past grades and samples of writing may be requested. General academic and social maturity will be taken into consideration when considering this request. Foreign Language Spanish, French, or Latin K-6 th grade: We introduce Spanish in a hands-on approach to teaching a foreign language to the students utilizing the curriculum Teach them Spanish! Class time: minutes per meeting day 7 th - 8 th grade: Introductory level foreign language classes are offered to our 7 th -8 th graders. Spanish A and B as well as French A and B are offered. Homework assignments are assigned for the rest of the week. Class time: 1 hour per meeting day 9 th -12 th grade: French I, II, III are offered using the BJU textbook. Spanish I, II, III are offered using the textbook Descubre. 9 P a g e

10 Sample List of Textbooks Curriculum lists for each specific grade will be ed to you once registration is complete. Some curriculum will need to be purchased by you and others can be rented from us. History: History of US, BJU World History, BJU United States History, BJU The American Republic, BJU World Studies and Heritage Studies; as well as historical fiction of the time period and age appropriate history books Economics/Government: ABeka American Government and Economics Math: BJU Math K5 thru 3; Saxon 54, 65, 76, from the Chalkdust Company: Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry. Grammar: 3 rd -6 th grade Easy Grammar; 7 th -10 th grade The Write Source Skillsbook 4th-8th grade-english from the Roots Up Spelling: K-1 st grade All About Spelling; 2 nd -6 th grade Steck Vaughn Spelling Linking Words to Meaning or Wordly Wise Phonics/Reading: K-1 st grade All About Reading Composition: K-12th grade The Write Source Literature/Storytime with activities for K-2nd grade: classics from the time period read to the students in class as well as historical fiction and biographies Literature (3rd-12th grade): classics from the time period Science: K-6th grade: Scientific topics to be covered for each time period: Ancient Geology and Botany; Medieval/Renaissance Zoology: Land Animals; Baroque Zoology: Birds and Insects & Zoology: Aquatic Animals; Classical Anatomy & Medicine/Health; Romantic Simple Machines & Physics and Chemistry; Modern Astronomy (Space Race) & Meteorology. For 7th- 12th grade: BJU Life Science; Apologia General Science; ABeka Physical Science; Apologia Biology, Apologia Chemistry; Apologia Physics; Apologia Anatomy Spanish: K-6 th : Teach Them Spanish 7th-8 th grade: Paso a Paso A, Paso a Paso B 9 th - 12th grade: Descubre Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3 French: BJU French I, II, III 10 P a g e

11 Sample K-6 th Class Day Tuition Fee K-6 th grade: -- Students enrolled in Monday fine arts classes: (K5-6th grade) $2430/year; 9 monthly payments of $ Students NOT enrolled in Monday fine arts classes: (K5-6th grade) $2700/year; 9 monthly payments of $300 Students will receive instruction in Language Arts, Math, Science, History, Bible and Foreign Language. --Books not included Classes must contain at least 4 students by May 2014 to hold the class for fall. K-2 nd grade Tuesday 9:00am-3:15pm Bible 30 minutes Language Arts 90 minutes Math - 60 minutes Recess/Lunch 60 minutes Spanish 20 minutes History 30 minutes Science 30 minutes 3 rd -6 th grade Tuesday 9:00am-3:15pm Bible 30 minutes Language Arts 60 minutes Math - 60 minutes Recess/Lunch 45 minutes Spanish 30 minutes History 45 minutes Literature 45 minutes Science 45 minutes Thursday 9:00am-3:15pm Bible 30 minutes Language Arts 90 minutes Math - 60 minutes Recess/Lunch 60 minutes Spanish 20 minutes History 30 minutes Science 30 minutes Thursday 9:00am-3:15pm Bible 30 minutes Language Arts 60 minutes Math - 60 minutes Recess/Lunch 60 minutes Spanish 30 minutes History - 45 minutes Literature 45 minutes Science 45 minutes Sample 7 th /8 th Class Day Tuition Fee 7 th -8 th grade --Students enrolled in Monday fine arts classes: $2700/year; 9 monthly payments of $300 --Students NOT attending Monday fine arts classes $2,970/ year; 9 monthly payments $330 Students will receive instruction in English (Composition/Grammar/Literature), Math, Science, History, Bible and Foreign Language. --Books not included (some available to rent) Classes must contain at least 4 students by May 2014 to hold the class for fall. 7 th /8 th grade Tuesday 9:00am-3:00pm Math 1 hour Life Science 1 hour Lunch 30 minutes Grammar & Composition & Literature 2 hours Spanish - 1 hour Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm Math 1 hour Life Science lab 1 hour Spanish 1 hour 30 minute lunch History 1.5 hours Bible 1 hour 11 P a g e

12 High School Tuition Fee 9 th -12 th grade: College Model Pricing Due to College Model Pricing no further discount can be made for students attending fine arts classes. Classes must contain at least 4 students by May 2014 to hold the class for fall. Tuition will vary for individual students based on the number of hours or courses for which a student registers. Tuition is $120 per semester hour. See example: 2 semester hour course meeting for one hour each Tuesday and Thursday at a cost of $240 per semester 1 semester hour elective course meeting for one hour each week at a cost of $120 per semester History or elective meeting 1.5 hours each Thursday at a cost of $180 per semester English course meeting for two hours each Tuesday at a cost of $240 per semester NO extra Study Hall Fee, Materials Fee or Lab Fee Books not included (some available to rent) Elective credit can be earned in fine arts classes on Monday! Accreditation option available only for full time students. Full time is defined as having at least 8 semester hours. Sample 10 th grade schedule 10 th grade Tuesday Thursday 9:00-10:00 Biology Science $240 9:00-10:00 Spanish II 10:00-11:00 PE/Health $120 10:00-11:00 Geometry 11:00-1:00 Honors English $240 11:00-12:00 Biology Science 1:00-1:30 lunch 12:00-12:30 lunch 1:30-2:30 Geometry $240 12:30-2:00 History $180 2:30-3:30 Spanish II $240 2:00-3:00 Elective $120 Cost per semester = $1,380 for the semester /cost for the year $2,760 or $306 each month 12 P a g e

13 Classes offered to 9 th grade 12 th grade Accreditation is available through the Noah Webster Accrediting Program. All Students entering after 9 th grade will be assessed a $250 fee to accredit past classes for their high school transcript. High School Credits needed to graduate credits One Carnegie credit = 150 hours (class and homework time) English Literature/Composition/Grammar (4 credits) English 9 College Prep= Literature I + Composition and Grammar I English 10 College Prep OR Honors = Literature II + Composition II English 11 College Prep OR Honors = Literature III + Composition III English 12 College Prep OR Honors = Literature IV + Composition IV English - Literature Literature I time period based Literature II time period based Literature III time period based Literature IV Modern British Literature ( ) Literature class will follow a 3 year rotation through the following time periods: 1. Ancient Period Middle Ages/Renaissance : Creation to Baroque/Classical/ Romantic Periods Modern Time Period 1830-present Offered in : Byzantine /Middle Ages Classical: World Lit and Composition A, American Lit and Composition A Offered in : Romantic-Modern time Period 1830-present World Lit and Composition B, American Lit and Composition B Offered in : Ancient Period Middle Ages/Renaissance: Creation to Ancient Literature and Composition English - Composition and Grammar Composition and Grammar I Composition II Composition III Composition IV Math (4 credits) Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Advanced Mathematics: Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus Natural Science (4 credits) All 2012 graduates will need to have 4 credits to graduate Physical Science (with lab) Biology (with lab) Chemistry (with lab) Other Anatomy (with lab), Physics (with lab) 13 P a g e

14 Social Science (5 credits) History I time period based History II time period based History III time period based Government and Economics History class for 9 th -11 th graders will follow a 3 year rotation through the following time periods: 1. Ancient Period Middle Ages/Renaissance: Creation to Baroque/Classical/ Romantic Periods Modern Time Period 1830-present Offered in : Byzantine /Middle Ages Classical: Offered in : Romantic-Modern time Period 1830-present World History A, American History A World History B, American History B Offered in : Ancient Period Middle Ages/Renaissance : Creation to Ancient History Economics = ½ credit Government = ½ credit Foreign Language (2-3 credits) Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3(optional) Latin 1-3 available but dependent on enrollment French 1-3 available but dependent on enrollment Physical Education/Health (1 credit) Health (1 semester) Physical Education (1 semester) Other Academic Electives offered on Monday Fine Arts I = 1 credit per year Fine Arts II = 1 credit per year Fine Arts III = 1 credit per year Fine Arts IV = 1 credit per year Advanced Theater Production I (Drama Company) = 1 credit Advanced Theater Production II (Drama Company) = 1 credit Advanced Theater Production III (Drama Company) = 1 credit Advanced Theater Production IV (Drama Company) = 1 credit 14 P a g e

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