TOTAL - 22 Credits

15 credits + 7 electives = 22 total credits

At least one of the science courses must be a laboratory course. Although the state does not require a foreign language to graduate, many colleges will not accept students without two years of same foreign language, i.e., Spanish I and II or French I and II.

Glasgow Christian Academy Minimum Requirements

for High School Graduation

General Track

22 Credits

21 credits + 1 electives = 22 total credits

*At whatever grade level a student enters, he will be required to take the appropriate social studies course offered at that grade level.

25 total credits

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Sample Schedule for Grade 9-12

*Electives

Students are encouraged to select electives, one-year courses to fulfill elective requirements.

Students are expected to attend a minimum of seven classes each year, study hall inclusive.

Students who do not complete course work in an 18-week period are required to take the course again or register for another course which fulfills the requirement.

A student who does not successfully complete a required course may pass the course with tutoring during the summer, repeating the semester(s) failed. The grade made upon completion will be recorded on the cumulative record card; however, the failing grade will not be erased but remain to show that the semester(s) was repeated.

Students need approval from the supervisor in order to drop or add a course during the school year. A course may not be dropped after three (3) weeks of a semester.

2. To be classified as a "full-time" student, the student must attend seven (7) classes each

    semester, including study hall.

3. A student may graduate if he is in good standing with the school and he/she meets all

    graduation requirements, successfully completing necessary credits for graduation in a

    minimum of four (4) years of high school work.

The course description in this manual provides information about courses offered at Glasgow Christian Academy. The intention of this manual is to give students and parents an overview of the course content to be studied.

LANGUAGE ARTS

Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

ENGLISH I includes grammar, vocabulary, spelling, poetry, and literature. The traditional grammar has an abundance of practice exercises that require students to write sentences of their own that go beyond a simple, mechanical knowledge of grammar. Literature themes seek to build good character. Some of these themes are truth and wisdom, courage, humility, justice, temperance, beauty, joy and peace, faith and hope, love, and time and eternity. Stories and poems are by such authors as Whittier, Bryant, Tennyson, Hale, Keats, Milton, and Thurber.

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Prerequisite: English I

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Prerequisite: English I and II

(1 credit)

ENGLISH III includes grammar, usage, and mechanics and emphasizes the application of these elements to the writing process. Vocabulary, spelling, poetry, and American literature are included. Writers and works of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are featured. The Romantic, Realistic, and Twentieth Century periods of literature are represented, with examples taken from each period. Students read the novel "The Scarlet Letter" and selections from "Ben-Hur", "Moby Dick", and "The Courtship of Miles Standish".

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Prerequisite: English I, II, and III

(1 credit)

ENGLISH IV includes English literature tracing the development of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the twentieth century and features such major literary figures as Bede, Chaucer, Malory, Shakespeare, Milton, Bunyan, Wordsworth, and Tennyson. Vocabulary skills include word etymologies and developments, and poems memorized are chosen because of their ability to build character. Grammar skills are reviewed with oral and written compositions, emphasis on editing and revising of the writing process in much the same way that a professional writer does.

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Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

SPEECH/DRAMA covers topics such as vocal production, speech writing and presentation, public speaking, debate, parliamentary procedure, solo performance, drama, and radio and television production. Classical and modern selections allow students to analyze, interpret, and evaluate literature.

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Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

ALGEBRA I includes algebraic and real numbers, linear equations in one variable, applying formulas and solving for variables, polynomials, factoring, algebraic fractions, systems of linear equations including graphing, and solving quadratics.

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Prerequisite: Algebra I

(1 credit)

ALGEBRA II includes systems of equations and linear functions, powers and roots, exponents, radicals and imaginary numbers, quadratic equations, logarithms, progressions, and numerical trigonometry and solutions of the right triangle.

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Prerequisite: Algebra 1

(1 credit)

GEOMETRY includes rectilinear figures, circle, proportions, similar polygons, surface polygons, regular polygons and circles, solutions of right triangles by means of ratios.

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Prerequisite: Algebra II/Geometry

(1 credit)

ADVANCED MATHEMATICS includes functions of an acute angle, solutions of right triangles, trigonometry functions of any angle, line values and graphs of functions, fundamental relations, functions of two angles, and oblique triangles, graphs of functions, fundamental formulas, straight lines, circles, polar coordinates, conic sections, general equation of the second degree in x and y, miscellaneous curves, curves representing empirical data, coordinates in space, cylindrical, spherical, and polar coordinates.

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Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

CONSUMER MATH includes analytical skills challenging students to analyze practical problems or opportunities they could soon be facing - buying a car, budgeting, banking, investing; keeping tax records; purchasing food, clothing, and a home.

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Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

APPLIED MATHEMATICS introduces the student to the math needed to operate a business and to successfully manage family finances. The text abounds in example problems that guide the student toward independent thinking.

Prerequisite: None

Prerequisite: None

(1/2 credit)

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (semester) deals with key issues in government and economics. The concepts of private property, free enterprise, profit and capital, and limited government are clearly presented from the standpoint of biblical Christianity and political and economic conservatism.

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Prerequisite: None

(1/2 credit)

WORLD GEOGRAPHY (semester) leads students on a study-tour of the continents, highlighting the different lands and peoples of Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and the Americas. Geography skills are reinforced through map projects.

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Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

WORLD CIVILIZATION builds a solid foundation of ancient history, tracing man's history back to the Garden of Eden. It gives a presentation of neglected Asian and African cultures in a unique ancient-to-modern style, helping the students to recognize other people and cultures. An in-depth study of the Greco-Roman culture lays the groundwork for an exciting section on medieval history. The last section brings the students to the very doorstep of current history and vividly depicts world events in light of God's master plan.

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Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

UNITED STATES HISTORY gives a narrative account of what has made our country great and what can keep it great. There is a positive, patriotic approach to American history bringing to life events and personalities that have shaped America and places a special emphasis on America's Christian past beginning with the discovery of America to current events.

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Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

HEBREW HISTORY gives a historical account of the history of Israel, studying the kings of Israel beginning with King Saul. Students focus on the main events of the northern and southern kingdoms through Assyrian and Babylonian captivities.

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Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

PHILOSOPHY involves the analyzing of systematized principles of doctrines, the reason man has a specific belief, and the factual basis of support.

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Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

LIFE MANAGEMENT helps students live successfully in the contemporary world. It deals with relationships, safety, sex and drugs, job success, responsibilities, preparation for marriage, and important issues as abortion and evolution, and the study of God's dealings with man and application for living in today's society.

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Prerequisite: None

(1/2 credit)

ECONOMICS I (semester) focuses on a unifying theme that America's market economy is a heritage to cherish and the key to tomorrow's prosperity. In contrast to the market economy's successes in producing prosperity, the dismal failures of Communist economics are graphically presented. Competition in the marketplace and private ownership of capital are discussed from a conservative perspective.

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Prerequisite: None

(1/2 credit)

ECONOMICS II (semester) surveys basic economic principles and explores how these principles work in business firms, financial markets, and government. It includes a practical analysis of the use of economic principles in managing household finances. Free market ideals and Christian economic values are stressed throughout the text.

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Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

TYPING is taught on computers introducing the student to Microsoft Word. The student develops keyboarding skills, speed and accuracy in keyboard for business, formatting involving arrangement, placement and spacing of documents, production of letters, reports, tables, etc. The student learns the mechanics of producing the school annual such as page layouts, advertising, photography, etc.

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Prerequisite: Typing

(1 credit)

COMPUTERS involves practical projects which helps the student recognize how the computer can help him at school, at work, and at home. Inner mechanics of the computer; how to install and uninstall programs; and how to add and remove hardware are taught. Windows 95, Windows 98 Basic and Differences; Microsoft Excel – Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Macros; Access 2000–Intermediate; Outlook 98; Power Point 2000 - Introduction; Internet Basics; and Word 2000 - Introduction and Intermediate are taught. The student learns to take a leadership role in producing the school annual.

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Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

Spanish I provides the student with five basic language skills: listening, comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Prerequisite: Spanish I

(1 credit)

Spanish II continues the development of the five basic language skills: listening, comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Cultural readings are also featured.

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Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

FRENCH I teaches basic vocabulary and grammar and provides practice in conversation and provides a framework in which to present the language structure.

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Prerequisite: French I

(1 credit)

FRENCH II builds on the foundation laid in French I while strengthening comprehension of the spoken and written language.

Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

CONCERT BAND teaches music through group performance. It is an ensemble of wind, brass, and percussion players, organized study, rehearsal, and performance. This course may be repeated for up to four credits.

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Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

HISTORY & APPRECIATION OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS includes the history and appreciation of visual and performing arts through the ages. Describes various styles and purposes of music, art, and drama, to understand how they reflect historical and cultural influences. Participatory activities are blended to provide application.

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Prerequisite: None

(1/2 credit)

HEALTH (semester) includes physical fitness, nutrition, and first aid. Among current health topics discussed are high-energy diet, obesity, bulimia, anorexia nervosa, and the widespread AIDS epidemic.

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Prerequisite: None

(1/2 credit)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (semester) is the basic secondary physical education course required of all students. A variety of activities are introduced which stress the development of basic sport skills, physical fitness, and positive attitudes toward physical activity.

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BIBLE

Prerequisite: None

(1 credit)

UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES helps students learn how to defend their Christian faith when dealing with issues of broad cultural significance, preparing them for survival in a secular environment. Focus is on the world views of Marxism/Leninism, Secular Humanism/Cosmic Humanism, and Biblical Christianity.

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