Secondary Curriculum

 


 

 

Junior High Bible

Year one – Old Testament Survey

An introduction to the books of the Old Testament and the characteristics of each category of books. A time line of the major events  and personalities. An exploration of the significant themes.

 

Year two - New Testament Survey.

Similar in structure to year one with an emphasis on the life of Christ, and his teachings. the writers of the gospels, 9 major personalities in the life of Christ and the founding of the church. We take a thorough look at the apostle Paul, his life and work. We also do a careful review of the book of Acts, then a study of the authors and themes of the epistles and finally a consideration of the various views regarding the book of the revelation .

 

Senior Bible.  This is a preparation for life after high school. We begin with a review of where each student is in their knowledge of the Bible, theology and Christian practice because our students come from  such a wide variety of backgrounds. Then we identify the areas we need to address. So that each student is prepared to stand and live firmly in their Christian faith. The topics we cover are the Bible its origins and reliability, basic Bible structure and doctrines and the disciplines of the Christian faith. The last half of the year is taken up with a thorough and in-depth study of relations based on biblical principles.

Charts and maps and lectures to go with the Bible itself

 

Chemistry is a conventional study designed to be a preparation for college chemistry. We study the principles of the field, the nature of matter and energy. The structure of the atom and sub-atomic particles, quantum physicals, the periodic chart, chemical reactions and stoichiometry.

– Prentice Hall ( a great chemistry book) and labs

 

History – Standard BJU curriculum with lots of maps and enriched lectures.

 

 

 

Math 7- Purpose design Intermediate Mathematics .

            Mathematics Intermediate Course A

            Authors Vrenda, Bruce, Bundick and Waggener.

Math  8  Algebra -1/2   An Incremental Development 2nd edition John H. Saxon

Math 9 –   Algebra    1    An Incremental Development 2nd edition John H. Saxon

Math 10 – Algebra    2    An Incremental Development 2nd edition John H. Saxon

Math 11-12- Consumer Math – Visa’s Practical Money Skills for Life.

            (Money Instruction Worksheets and my own Curriculum using other web sites   relating to Practical Money Skills.)

Math 11-12 – Business Math – Hands on curriculum to be developed next year covering          related topics in business math

                                                                                                                       

 

 

Grade 9 and 10            Bible

          ABEKA -  Bible Doctrines for Today

 

Grade 9                World Geography  (First Semester)

 

Our course of study will include, but not be limited to:

-map study skills

-map making, emphasizing physical features and place locations

-study of many countries and their cultures

-view videos showing interesting places around the world

 

            Maine Studies (Second Semester)

 

-geography of Maine and it’s natural resources

-overview of Maine’s history beginning in the early 1600’s

-Maine’s Native Americans

-videos of Maine will be shown

 

Grades will be based on: projects, homework, class participation and tests.

                                                                                   

 

Grade 10                     WORLD HISTORY

 

Our course of study will include, but not be limited to:

            -Creation

            -The ancient, Easter and medieval world

            -The awakening world

            -The enlightenment

            -The European world

            -The modern era

           

            Throughout this study, there will be a strong emphasis on how religious values    and attitudes influenced World history.

 

Grades will be based on homework, class participation, tests, quizzes and projects.

 

 

 

Grade 11                English

 

Spelling/Vocabulary development

ABEKA - American Literature

Keeping journals throughout the year.

            (Poetry, prose and essay writing will be emphasized.)

 

Grade 12         English

 

Spelling/Vocabulary development

ABEKA – Introduction to English Literature

Keeping journals throughout the year.

            (Poetry, prose and essay writing will be emphasized)

Senior paper and senior speech will be completed during the year.

 

 

 

Grade 12         AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (First Semester)

 

            Our course of study will include, but not be limited to:

            -the Foundation of our Republic

            -the Constitution

            -Party Politics – We will take time to study the present political campaign.

            -the Powers of Government

            -Time permitting; we will also study Maine’s  Constitution.

 

Economics (Second Semester)

            -Economics – The Science of Choice

            -Economics of the Nation, Businesses, Financial Market, Government and the Household

 

            In both courses we will consider the Christian perspective and how this has                    influenced our past and should and can influence our future choices.

 

            Grades will be based on homework, class participation, tests, quizzes and projects.

 

 

7th,8th,9th, and 10th Science

7th – Life Science

Bob Jones – Science for Christian schools

Our course of study includes

            Basic concepts in life science in the areas of classification of living things

            Cell structure

            Genetics

            Microbiology and Plant Biology

            Concepts in the Animal Kingdom

            Structure and function of the human body

8th – Earth Science

Prentice hall – The science explorer

Our earth science curriculum includes the study of

            Exploring planet Earth (mapping earth’s surface, minerals, rocks)

            Inside Earth (earthquakes, volcanoes etc)

            Weather and Climate

            Astronomy

            Earth’s waters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9th and 10th – Biology

Prentice hall – The living science

Our biology curriculum is a college preparatory course including the study of

            The characteristics of life

            The chemistry of life

            Cell biology

            Genetics

            Ecology

            Classification of animal and plant kingdom

            The human body

 

 

We do a lot of lab activities as we read the concepts in Science.

Guest speakers visit  our classrooms to share their knowledge.

Field trips are included as part of our learning.

 

In the past our students have participated in the science club, science bowl and science fair competitions and brought credit to the school and also themselves.

 

Some of our classroom activities include discussions, group work, short term and long term assignments (examples include writing research paper, doing a project etc)

 

Glencoe Spanish I and related work / Quiz/Text books

1st Thursday of every month at Preble Street Resource Greater Portland Soup Kitchen  evening meal ( participants receive  an ‘A’ for a extra quiz grade)

 

 

9th, 10th

ABEKA book – grammar and composition

ABEKA book – literature

Great source – vocabulary for achievement

 

Saxon Advanced Math (trigonometry and pre-calculus)

Saxon Calculus

Microsoft© Office  XP (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)

Introduction to computer programming in QBasic while creating a team project using basic project development principles

Math team – compete with other MPA class D schools within our ‘East-West’ conference and participate in the annual state math meet for all schools.