HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
 

Algebra 1 

Teacher:​ Rebekah Hollaway - hollawayfamily@yahoo.com

Tuition:​ $550 per year
Textbook:​ Algebra 1 through Mymathlab. Students will purchase a subscription for the year through the teacher for an additional fee. (There will be options to have a physical textbook + digital ebook or just a digital copy.) 

Additional Requirements: 

1.  INTERNET ACCESS at home for this course. Homework & tests will be turned in online through Mymathlab.

2. TI-84 CALCULATOR  will be used throughout this class. This is the only type of calculator    for which the instructor will be able to provide instruction. (This calculator is the gold standard & will be used through college level courses. So although it’s an investment, it will be all they need.)

Course Description: Since Mrs Lively has had such success with Mymathlab, we are switching gears from BJU. Mymathlab provides additional resources for the student and guides them step by step as needed. Students will get immediate feedback on their answers which will help them be more confident. The teacher will supplement with additional resources as necessary. 

Prerequisites:  Student should have a solid arithmetic foundation. Class will be fast-paced & college preparatory.

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Geometry

Teacher:​ Natalie Lively - lovethelordlively@gmail.com​
Tuition:​ $550  per year
Textbook:​  Geometry by Elayn Martin-Gay with Mymathlab subscription for the year (purchased through the teacher)

Prerequisite: ​Student should have completed an Algebra 1 class with a B average or higher.
Class Description: ​  This is a comprehensive geometry course that covers the following topics: geometric structure, inductive reasoning with proofs, parallel and perpendicular lines, transversals, congruent and similar triangles and triangle relationships, quadrilaterals, right angle triangles and trig ratios, transformations, circles, area and volume, probability and measurement. Calculator instruction will be provided where appropriate using TI-84. Many of these topics will be very helpful as ACT prep. We will be working at a rapid college prep pace, but I do believe students can be successful when working diligently. 
Students must have internet access at home for this course to be effective as we will also be utilizing online structures to track assignments and for parents to access grades in addition to extra teaching support throughout the week. 
Note: The students will have an August pre-course assignment to complete and review before the first day to help get them on the right foot for the year. 

 

Algebra 2

Teacher:​ Rebekah Hollaway - hollawayfamily@yahoo.com

Tuition:​ $550/year
Textbook:​  Algebra 2 through Mymathlab. Students will purchase a subscription for the year through the teacher for an additional fee. (There will be options to have a physical textbook + digital ebook or just a digital copy.)

Additional Requirements:​ 

1. INTERNET ACCESS at home for this course. Homework & tests will be turned in online through Mymathlab.

2. TI-84 CALCULATOR  will be used throughout this class. This is the only type of calculator for which the instructor will be able to provide instruction. (This calculator is the gold standard & will be used through college level courses. So although it’s an investment, it will be all they need.)

Course Description: ​ Since Mrs Lively has had such success with Mymathlab, we are switching gears from BJU. Mymathlab provides additional resources for the student and guides them step by step as needed. Students will get immediate feedback on their answers which will help them be more confident. The teacher will supplement with additional resources as necessary.
Prerequisites:​ Student should have completed ALGEBRA 1 & GEOMETRY with a B or higher. (With special permission, students may take Geometry & Algebra 2 concurrently.) Class will be fast-paced & college preparatory with little time for remediation.

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Pre-Calculus

Teacher:  Charla Faulkner charlafalknr@gmail.com

Tuition: $550 per year

Textbook: Will provide printed handouts using All Things Algebra “Pre-Calculus” by Gina Wilson and other sources.

Other Required Materials: TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator (The same as that used in Algebra 2)

Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry

Course Description: Pre-Calculus fundamentally includes topics in advanced algebra (college algebra) and trigonometry. Additional topics include polar and parametric equations, vectors, conic sections, matrices, sequences and series. Projects and activities will focus on applications of skills to address the age-old students’ question, “When would I ever use this?”

Physical Science
Teacher: ​Dwight Daugherty - teach5460@gmail.com

Tuition:​ $525 per year (Includes tuition & lab fees)
Textbook:​  Textbook Glencoe Physical Science by Charles William Mclaughlin
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0078945836      ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0078945830 get it used or rent for approximately $20 

Class Description:​  This course is intended as an introduction to physics and chemistry. The first semester will consist of two units involving the structure of atoms, electron shell structure and how and why reactions occur. The organization of the periodic table will be explained. We will learn basic nomenclature as well. After this, we will explore chemical reactions, acids and bases, and introduce solutions. The second semester, also two units, will consist of an introduction to physics. We will learn several math skills such as rearranging equations and calculator usage. We will explore matter and energy, how they are interchanged and move. Motion and Newton's Laws will be discussed and we will end up with an introduction to simple electricity and magnetism. 

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Biology

Teacher: ​Teacher: ​Ashley Edge - mrsashleyedge@gmail.com

Tuition:​  $560/year (this includes tuition and lab fees)

Textbook:​ Exploring Creation with Biology 3rd Edition by Vicki Dincher

Class Description: Through both lectures and labs, this college-prep high school biology course will provide an understanding of the biological world giving a detailed introduction to the scientific method, classification, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, ecosystems, and more. This course will provide opportunities for laboratory investigations through experimentation, field studies, microscopy, and dissections. The heavy emphasis on vocabulary and the scientific method will prepare students for scientific discussions, following high school and university laboratory sciences, and provide a foundation to investigate, discuss, and understand the wonders of creation. 

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Chemistry

Teacher:​ Dwight Daugherty - teach5460@gmail.com
Tuition: $525/year  (includes tuition and lab fees)

Textbook:  Textbook: Modern Chemistry by Raymond E Davis & Holt Rinehart And Winston ISBN-13: 978-0030511226 ISBN-10: 0030511224 
(available on Amazon or Abebooks.com, generally less than $20) 

Prerequisites: Algebra I

Course Description: Chemistry is the study of the structure and composition of matter that makes up all things and their environment. Chemistry also deals with the study of the changes of matter and the mechanisms by which changes occur. This class will cover topics such as elements, compounds and the structure of matter. We will look at chemical reactions, solution chemistry and acids and bases. Time permitting, we will also study nuclear chemistry. Virtual labs as well as basic standard chemistry labs will be a part of this course. Lab reports will be required at times which will involve organizing data and answering questions for the selected experiment. 

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Physics​

Teacher: ​Dwight Daughtery - teach5460@gmail.com

Tuition: $525/year (includes tuition and lab fees)

Textbook:  Physics: Principles with Applications, by Douglas Giancoli

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 032162592    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0321625922 

(available on Amazon and Abebooks for about $20)

Course Description: While this is intended as a college prep course, it will also serve as an introduction to the discipline of physics.  We will be be learning/ reviewing  basic trig functions, exploring acceleration and velocity, one and two dimensional motion and the problems associated with each.  The final unit will consist of exploration in momentum then energy (all types) and a deeper introduction to electricity, circuits and magnetism.  Completion of this course should adequately prepare you for College Physics I.

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Anatomy & Physiology

Teacher: ​Ashley Edge - mrsashleyedge@gmail.com

Tuition: $560/year (includes tuition and lab fee)

Textbook:   Exploring Creation with Advanced Biology: The Human Body 2nd Edition by Shannon and Yunis, Advanced Biology 2nd Edition Test pages (turned in the first week of class), Kaplan Medical Anatomy Coloring Book 8th Edition 

Prerequisites: High School Biology & High School Chemistry

Course Description:Through lectures and labs, this course will provide an advanced study of the human body’s 11 organ systems. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the organizational levels of the human body from a single cell to the 11 major organ systems: skeletal, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, muscular, integumentary, lymphatic, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive. This course is rigorous enough to prepare the student for college-level work. If completed in its entirety, including documenting all labs in a lab notebook, this course can be counted as an honors class. 
*NOTE: Parents should be aware that the reproductive system is covered in detail through accurate and respectful illustrations and descriptions. 

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Computer Science​

Full year computer science required credit

Teacher: ​Ben Holmes Holmes_ben@yahoo.com

Tuition:  $500/year

Textbook:   Teacher will provide access to Datacamp.com and other materials will be provided as part of lessons from the teacher. Datacamp provides a learning environment that includes video lectures, sample code for teaching, and an environment with all necessary software pre-installed.

Course Description: Computer Science course is an overview of the essential knowledge to leverage modern tools for practical use in today’s businesses and universities. This course will be a curated walkthrough of the basic concepts of the technology used by many businesses to achieve high-quality products and services and for academic institutions to generate meaningful research. The goal of the class is to provide a practical understanding of how to use common technology relevant to businesses and universities. Students should expect to learn basic computer science concepts, how to use databases, and how to read and write in programming languages such as Python, the most prevalent language used today.

The first half of the course will include lessons on why computer science is important to everybody, history of computers and advancements in modern life, overview of data systems, analysis using Microsoft Excel, introduction to data systems, and introduction to writing code in a database using Structured Query Language (SQL).

The second half of the course will build off the basic concepts into the use of programming languages. Students will be exposed to the wide use of Python in today’s world, including how to setup a computer for using python, creating a simple program, and an introduction to data science and machine learning, even possibly creating a predictive model from samples. Final lessons will be an overview on the Ontological Argument for God’s existence as related to Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics.

Introduction to Writing

Teacher: ​LouAnne Williamson - danandlouanne@comcast.net​
Tuition & Supply Fee: ​$500 per year
Course Description: ​Beginning writing covers several areas of writing, but places emphasis on the essay and research report. This class is designed for students who are new to essay writing/research or who struggle with the process. Students will become familiar with the writing process – formulating a purpose, identifying their audience, finding their voice, choosing/proper use of words, and selecting and using research resources.
Writing units covered:
--Personal Narrative Essay Writing (Memory of a Person, “Unpeopled” Memory)

--Subject Essay Writing (Description of a place, Eyewitness Account)
--Creative Writing (Poetry, Monologue Writing)
--Persuasive Writing (Persuasive Essay, Editorial)
--Academic Writing (Expository Essay, Essay to Compare, Process Essay)

--Writing About Literature (Book Review, Extended Literary Analysis)
--Research Writing (Precise Writing, Abstract, Research Paper)
--Workplace Writing (Business Letter, Instructions, Fund-raising/Support Letters)
Depending on how quickly the students grasp the concepts, the class may spend more or less time on varying units. If there is time, a journalism unit, tribute writing, and other assignments will be added. I will adjust the timetable for each writing unit accordingly. Punctuation, mechanics, and grammar are incorporated each week into the students’ work.
Suggested Grade Levels: ​8t​h​, 9t​h,​ and 10t​h

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American Literature

Teacher: ​LouAnne Williamson - danandlouanne@comcast.net​
Tuition & Supply Fee: ​$500 per year
Course Description: ​The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the major authors and movements of American literature from the pre-colonial times to the present. The class will explore many aspects of American literature—fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and the novel. The works will be approached in chronological order, and the corresponding history surrounding each work will be studied. Students will learn to use analytical and critical thinking skills. Students will become familiar with writing essays, extended literary analysis, and a research paper in relation to the works being studied.
Suggested Grade Levels: ​ This class is open to 9t​h​ grade and higher.

 

British Literature

Teacher: ​LouAnne Williamson - danandlouanne@comcast.net​
Tuition & Supply Fee: ​$500 per year
Course Description: ​The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the major authors and movements of British literature. The class will start with ​Beowulf​, which is widely considered to be the first important work of British literature, through William Golding’s 1954 classic, ​Lord of the Flies​. The class will explore many aspects of British literature—fiction, poetry, drama, and the novel. The works will be approached in chronological order, and the corresponding history surrounding each work will be studied. Students will learn to use analytical and critical thinking skills. Students will become familiar with writing essays, extended literary analysis, and a research paper in relation to works being studied.
Suggested Grade Levels: ​ This class is open to 9t​h​ grade and higher.

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World History

Teacher: ​Harlen Bell - ustazalazim@gmail.com

Tuition: ​$450/year
Textbook: "World History" BJU Press, 5th Edition, Dennis Bolinger.  

There will be weekly notetaking of the class lecture; assigned readings; and weekly quizzes.  Weekly quizzes will cover the readings and the lecture.

Course Description:  Class will emphasize understanding college style teaching and embracing college level expectations of behavior and effort.  Discussion will be encouraged. It is expected that the students want to obtain a grasp of their subjects that will make them superlative citizens. Each class is intended to help transition and equip home school students to meet the academic expectations of the typical college instructor. (This is world history with emphasis on Western Civilization).

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American History 1877-Present

Teacher: ​Harlen Bell - ustazalazim@gmail.com
Tuition: ​$450/year
Textbook:​  "United States History" BJU Press, 5th Edition, Timothy Keesee and Mark Sidwell. (Beginnings to 1877 extensively covers the English roots of America, the resulting Constitutional government, and how the country progressed to 1877 in the light of its Constitution).  (1877- to 2017 will cover the events and the “whys” of our more modern era with a constant view towards the varying fidelity to our Constitutional system).

Course Description:  Class will emphasize understanding college style teaching and embracing college level expectations of behavior and effort.  Discussion will be encouraged. It is expected that the students want to obtain a grasp of their subjects that will make them superlative citizens. Each class is intended to help transition and equip home school students to meet the academic expectations of the typical college instructor.

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Civics (or American Government)

**This is a Full Year Course: ½ credit for Civics, ½ credit political science/career focus/elective

Teacher: ​Harlen Bell - ustazalazim@gmail.com

Tuition: ​$400/year

Textbook: American Government by JBU : ISBN:978-1-62856-424-2

Course Description:  Students will be challenged to examine recent and current actions in government in light of the Constitution. Class will emphasize understanding university style teaching and embracing university level expectations of behavior and effort.  Discussion will be encouraged. It is expected that the students want to obtain a grasp of their subjects that will make them superlative citizens. Each class is intended to help transition and equip home school students to meet the academic expectations of the typical college instructor.

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Current Events 

(One semester in duration. Offered both semesters. Career Focus/Elective Credit)​

Teacher: ​Harlen Bell - ustazalazim@gmail.com​
Tuition: ​$250/semester class

Textbook: NO textbook required

Course Description:  The student will need to have access to the Internet at home to find and write up four news stories for every class for discussion.  The student will be asked to write up a sentence describing each of the following: who, what, when, where, how, sometimes, why for their selections.  They will need this for four news events from locally, state, nationally, internationally. The student will be asked to brief on their news reports in a discussion format. 

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Economics and Personal Finance

Economics: Practical Tools to Navigate the World Around You  

(SPRING Semester Class)

½  Economics and Personal Finance Required Credit

Teacher: ​David Vaught (DavidLVaught@gmail.com)​
Tuition: ​$275 (includes tuition and supply fee)
Textbook:​ 

• Exploring Economics by Ray Notgrass; 

• Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? 

• Financial Fitness for Life Student Workbook

• Business Made Simple by Donald Miller

• The Motley Fool Investment Guide for Teens

 

Course Description: Have you ever wondered why some people make more money than others? Why do some businesses take off while others languish or fail? Economics seeks to understand how people, businesses, and governments decide how to best use scarce resources. Our understanding of economics, or lack thereof, directly impacts how we handle money, do business, and interact with the world around us. 

This class will operate a classroom economy, propose a business venture, manage real budgets, create an investment portfolio, and examine real-world issues. 

We will explore the fundamental principles of micro- and macroeconomics, including market competition, inflation, government regulation, and economic growth. By the end of this course, students will have a strong understanding of the fundamental principles of economics and the skills and knowledge necessary to analyze economic issues and make informed decisions.

Grade Level:​ 10th - 12th

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Health and Nutrition:

Health & Nutrition*

Health (FALL Semester Class)

½ Health Required Credit

Teacher: ​Natalie Lively (lovethelordlively@gmail.com)
Tuition: $265/semester
Textbook: ​Apologia Health and Nutrition 2nd Ed (no student notebook needed)
Course Description: ​Good health is such a key component to living life to the fullest! This course will cover MANY aspects of health, and we will have very direct discussions.  Please make sure your student has the MATURITY to discuss these topics, upperclassmen preferred. Topics included: main body systems (anatomy basics), basic medications, medical insurance, physical exercise and heart rate, sex education and health, nutritional health (food labels, food components)- with Harvard research added, healthy dating relationships, habits, mental health (faith, anxiety, depression), stress, sleep, drugs and alcohol, eating disorders, and advertising. All topics will be covered from a Biblical viewpoint.  My goal is to support parents and to arm students with information to live as well-rounded healthy young adults.

Students' grades will be based on completion of daily reading and watching TED talks (No "on your own ?" but reading comprehension will be shown) Fun Projects will also be given and graded. Two tests will be given during the semester on specific topics. 

Potential guest speakers will include personal trainer, nutritionist, pastor, college student, and nurse.

Grade Level: ​11th-12th, must have teacher permission if younger

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Oral Communication:

Introduction to Speech*

Introduction to Speech (Semester Class—FALL) 

½ Oral Communications Required Credit

Teacher: ​Victoria Baker - victoria@bakerresidence.com
Tuition & Supply Fee combined: ​$260/semester (The supply fee covers extensive handouts and other supplies for the class).
Textbook: ​No textbook required. Each student should bring a 3-ring binder with pockets and paper for notes and handouts. Materials will be drawn from a variety of sources. Access to a computer and printer is needed.
Course Description: ​Never has there been a more important time for skilled communicators! Students will learn the mechanics and development of platform, limited preparation, and interpretive speeches. The focus is for each student to be able to develop and deliver a good speech. There will be practice in delivery, with an abundance of encouragement! Your student will build confidence, learn timeless techniques, learn ethical research principles, apply structure to their thoughts, expand their speaking skills, and have fun!
Grade Level: ​The class is open to students in grades 9-12

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Foreign Language/Elective/Career Focus:

Apologetics

½ Career Focus/Elective Credit Option

Teacher: Victoria Baker - victoria@bakerresidence.com

Tuition & Supply Fee: $260/semester (The supply fee covers extensive handouts, and a paperback copy of Josh McDowell’s More Than a Carpenter)

Textbook: The reading requirement (More than a Carpenter) will be provided. Each student should bring a 3-ring binder with pockets and paper for notes and handouts, and a Bible. The students will also need a stack of 3x5 cards and a container/box for them. 

Course Description: What is apologetics? Miriam Webster defines it a “systematic argumentative discourse in defense (as of a doctrine)”. How do you defend the tough questions about Jesus from family and friends? Perhaps your student is the one asking the tough questions. We will explore the questions of the Christian faith by developing 3 x 5 cards for study, by discussing the topics in class, by role playing the part of the antagonist, and by relating those truths to popular culture in books, movies, and music. We will learn how to discover what lies beneath the question being asked, to show compassion in our answers, and to speak the truth in love. 

Grade Level: 9th - 12th

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Spanish 1

Full Year Foreign Language/Career Focus/Elective Credit Option

Teacher: Maria Mercedes Rodriguez - mmrodriguez@ualr.edu

Tuition: $500/year

Textbook: Plazas - Teacher will provide

Course Description: This course is for students with little to no knowledge of Spanish. Instruction will focus on correct pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, aural comprehension, and simple speaking ability.

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Fine Arts/Elective/Career Focus:

Fine Arts*

Art 1 

NOTE: ½ Fine Arts Credit Option, ½ Career Focus/Elective Credit

Teacher:​ Cary Collins - Caryccollins@comcast.net​
Tuition: ​$550/year plus $50 supply fee
Course Description: ​The goal of this class is to build your student’s confidence through a positive experience with art. We will explore the seven elements of art with projects using pastels, acrylics, watercolor, plaster, and more!

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Art 2

NOTE: ½ Fine Arts Credit Option, ½ Career Focus/Elective Credit

Teacher:​ Cary Collins - Caryccollins@comcast.net​
Tuition: ​$550/year plus $50 supply fee
Course Description: ​This class will build on what we learned in Art 1 as we explore the seven principles of Art. The goal is to challenge us more in both skill and originality.
Prerequisite:​ Art 1

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