BIBLE Bible provides students with an overview of the Old Testament with an emphasis on key people and events, the historical and cultural background, themes and literary genres. Students are challenged to consider how God’s story intersects with their own. EXPLORATORY Exploratory is a year-long course broken into four quarterly sessions focusing on Classical English Grammar II, Communication Arts, Computer Applications II and Health.
CLASSICAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR II Classical English Grammar II is a continuation of Classical English Grammar I. As a support to the Language Arts curriculum, Classical English Grammar helps students understand basic grammatical rules and structures, and the significance of application in our daily communication. This second level course has the goal for students to learn basic grammatical structures in different contexts, thereby internalizing the structures and using them automatically. Studying grammar enables us to choose our own words wisely, to enjoy and appreciate great literature, to understand the thoughts of others, to give clear and correct expression to own thoughts, and to train our minds to think in an orderly fashion.
COMMUNICATION ARTS Students explore many aspects of the communication arts such as silent communication, storytelling, effective communication skills, marketing, building rapport and selling a product or service. Students will become better communicators through gaining confidence and skills. Students also prepare iMovie presentations. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II Computer Applications II develops students’ abilities in word processing, spreadsheet techniques, database and multimedia software applications. Students will learn more complex word processing skills and the Microsoft Office components Excel/ Database to create spreadsheets and calculate data graphically. Students will use Microsoft PowerPoint and Publisher as multimedia tools to create, view and print class presentations. HEALTH Grade 7 Health is comprehensive course including spiritual health, physical health, mental-emotional health and family-social health. Mental-emotional health topics will include the development of character, mental strength, stress, loss and grief. Family-social health topics include healthy family relationships, family changes, and developing healthy friendships. Students will also spend time discussing conflict resolution, relationships, self-image and effective communication. Additional emphasis will be placed upon self-responsibility, positive social interaction, and group dynamics. The course will also provide an introduction to nutrition, stress management, and healthy life choices through classroom lecture and discussion. All lessons and topics will be integrated with biblical truth as the key to spiritual and overall health. FOREIGN LANGUAGE Foreign Language allows students to choose one year-long introductory class in French, Latin or Spanish.
French 7 focuses on development of listening to and speaking the language and begins integration of reading and writing. Students use basic language to communicate with their peers and teacher about familiar topics. Grammar structures and biblical principles are interwoven with cultural information, language learning tips and realia. As they understand contextual directions, commands, key words and phrases, students are able to make inferences from the materials they hear or read.
Latin 7 focuses on the basic grammar, vocabulary and structure of Latin. Emphasis is placed on Latin and Greek derivatives as a part of building vocabulary and enhancing a student’s language arts strength.
Spanish 7 focuses on development of listening to and speaking the language and begins integration of reading and writing. Students use basic language to communicate with their peers and teacher about familiar topics. As they understand contextual directions, commands, key words and phrases, students are able to make inferences from the materials they hear or read.
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