Online Education

Ignitia Online Education – Full Year (Annual Enrollment Fee and Full Year of Tuition)

This is for a full year of Ignitia online education, it covers both the annual enrollment fee and the full year of tuition.

$1,635.00

Ignitia Online Education (Enrollment Fee, Tuition billed separately in monthly installments)

This is for Ignitia Online Education.annual enrollment fee. Tuition will be billed at $105 monthly for twelve months of the year.

$375.00

Charity Christian Academy’s Online Curriculum

Charity Christian Academy employs the Ignitia online curriculum, which is both challenging and flexible, making it suitable for a diverse range of students. This comprehensive curriculum is designed for grades 3 through 12 and includes five core courses: Bible, History, Language Arts, Math, and Science. Additionally, students have access to over 80 electives, enriching their educational experience.

Curriculum Features

The Ignitia curriculum offers a variety of learning materials to engage students and enhance their understanding:

  • Text-based lessons: Provide foundational knowledge on various subjects.

  • Quizzes and tests: Assess students’ comprehension and retention of material.

  • Multimedia elements: Include videos, games, and projects to make learning interactive and enjoyable.

  • Optional science kits: Facilitate hands-on experiments, making them easier to conduct at home.

Commitment to Learning

Online education at Charity Christian Academy is not “the easy way out of school.” It requires dedication and consistent effort to complete the required assignments:

  • Younger students: Can often finish their main assignments in just a few hours.

  • Older students: Should plan on dedicating at least four and a half hours or more per day to their studies.

To ensure mastery of the material, students must earn a minimum of 80% per unit. If they do not achieve this, they have the opportunity to revisit part or all of the unit to reinforce any concepts not fully understood.

Addressing Learning Gaps

Each student takes placement tests to identify any learning gaps, which can occur for various reasons:

  • Different curricula may teach subjects in different sequences.

  • A student may not have fully grasped a particular concept.

Addressing these gaps is crucial for a student’s progress and should be resolved before moving forward in their education.

Academic Records

  • Report cards are emailed quarterly to keep parents and students informed of academic progress.

  • High school transcripts are available to support college entrance applications.

Charity Christian Academy’s online curriculum, with its blend of core courses and electives, is designed to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for future academic and personal success.

Available Courses

Bible Courses

Bible 300

Bible 300 begins a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. It focuses on Christian living, the lives of Jesus and Joseph, Bible study methods, Bible archaeology, friendship, and Christian service.

Bible 600

Bible 600 provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. It focuses on a brief survey of the Old and New Testaments, with special emphasis upon the key people, places, and events from the book of Genesis to the book of Revelation.

Bible 400

Bible 400 provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. It focuses on the lives of Peter and Paul (also known as Saul), the existence and knowledge of God, Bible study methods, Psalm 23, Old Testament geography, and Christian witnessing.

Bible 700

Bible 700 provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. It focuses on worship, mankind, the attributes of God, prophecies about Christ, the living of balanced lives, and the book of Psalms.

Bible 500

Bible 500 provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. It focuses on biographies of faithful people, angels, the presence of God, Bible study methods, the Christian’s relationships, and Paul’s missionary journeys.

Bible 800

n Bible 8, students will examine theological, practical, and historical topics related to Christian experience. Specifically, students will explore God’s attributes, sin and salvation, prayer, first century church history, with a focus on the church’s origin, identity, Church history, define, examine, and apply biblical wisdom, discern God’s will, learn the value of setting, pursuing, and achieving goals, and analyze God’s plan for families.community, and mission. 

New Testament Survey - Full Course

New Testament Survey provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the New Testament from the Intertestamental period (prior to the birth of Christ) to the book of Revelation. The survey emphasizes the most important people, places, and events in the development and expansion of the Church.

Old Testament Survey - Full Course

Old Testament Survey provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old Testament, from the creation of the world (Genesis) to the restoration of Israel and the ministry of its post-exilic prophets (Malachi). The survey emphasizes the most important people, places, and events in the development and decline of the nation of Israel.

New Testament Survey 1

New Testament Survey 1 is the first of a two-part course. This first course in the sequence focuses attention on the study of the Gospels. The course also attends to various background issues, such as where the New Testament came from, how it was written, and how the particular texts that make up the New Testament were selected. 

Old Testament Survey 1

Old Testament Survey 1 introduces students to the first eight books of the Bible. The course begins with God’s creation of the world in Genesis 1 and ends with the story of Ruth during the time of the Israelite judges. 

New Testament Survey 2

New Testament Survey 2 is the second of a two-part course. The first course focused attention on the Gospels. This course attends to the remainder of the New Testament, including the Acts of the Apostles, the Letters of Paul, the General Epistles, and Revelation. 

Old Testament Survey 2

Old Testament Survey 2 examines biblical history from the establishment of a monarchy in Israel to the Jewish people’s return to their homeland after decades of exile.

Foundations for Living

Foundations for Living is designed specifically with 11th and 12th graders in mind, it provides a Bible-based, sequential development of a Christian worldview through the use of fundamental truths from the Bible and the application of biblical principles to the various areas of contemporary life.

Christian Faith and Living Today

Christian Faith and Living is a practical course about how to live as a Christian in our world. The course will provide students with the skills needed to study and interpret scripture, pray, relate to the body of Christ, interact with the world, and evaluate the influences they encounter.

Christian Theology

Christian Theology introduces students to the study of theology and the major topics addressed in systematic theology: Revelation, theology proper (the doctrine of God), Christology, pneumatology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology.

Life of Christ

This one-semester elective gives junior and high school students a solid, Bible-based education as they learn about the first Advent of the Messiah, the early life of Christ, Jesus’ public ministry, and Christ’s private ministry to the disciples. This course also takes an in-depth look at Jesus’ suffering, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, and His triumphant return for the church in the book of Revelation. 

Christian Faith and Living

Christian Faith and Living applies what students have learned in their study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. The course focuses on personal Christian ministry, the nature of God, comparative religions, and the writings of James, John, David, Solomon, and Daniel. These areas target three content strands: the attributes of God, biblical literature, and Christian growth.

History Courses

History and Geography 300

The third grade curriculum is an exploration of the history and geography of the United States. The intent of the course is to give the student an overview of the United States.

History and Geography 600

History and Geography 600 continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The course focuses on World History, with an emphasis on Western Europe.

History and Geography 400

History and Geography 400 continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The course focuses on World Geography, describing the surface of the Earth and its natural features (biomes).

History and Geography 700

History and Geography 700 continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The course surveys the social sciences, covering history, geography, anthropology, sociology, economics, and political science.

History and Geography 500

History and Geography 500 continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. It focuses on two major areas, American History and Geography.

History and Geography 800

History and Geography 800 continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The course focuses on American History, covering the subject from early exploration through the present day, with special emphasis given to the Civil War and to inventions and technology of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Civics

In this five-section elective, high-school students will learn about the rights and responsibilities of being an American citizen. By studying different forms of government, students will investigate what motivated America’s founding fathers as they drafted the U.S. Constitution.

American History

American History continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The course covers early American exploration to the present day, placing special emphasis on the politics of the 18th and early 19th centuries and the Civil War.

World Geography

World Geography takes students on a journey around the world in which they will learn about the physical and human geography of various regions. They will study the history of each region and examine the political, economic, and cultural characteristics of the world in which we live.

Twentieth Century American History

Twentieth Century American History is for high school students interested in examining American history during a century of change, continuity, and conflicts.

Students will examine America’s economic, political, governmental, cultural, and technological growing pains during the twentieth century.

World History

World History continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. With an emphasis on Western Europe, the course surveys ancient civilizations to the end of the 20th century, highlighting early Christianity (through the Reformation) and the two World Wars.

Vietnam Era

In this course, you’ll look at the history of the Vietnam War. The roots of the conflict stretch further back than you might know. You’ll examine why the United States got involved in the conflict and why the United States failed to achieve its objectives.

Government and Economics

Government and Economics continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The course focuses on two major areas: Government, with special emphasis on American government, and Economics, with special emphasis on personal finance.

English/Language Arts Courses

Language 300

Language Arts 300 focuses on the sequential development and integration of communication skills in four major areas—reading, writing, speaking, and listening. After completion of course assignments within the course, student understanding will be deepened in the following ways:

  • Unit 1: Understand and recognize rules for capitalization and vowels, as well as identifying a main idea
  • Unit 2: Write complete sentences with proper capitalization and organize words into alphabetical order
  • Unit 3: Apply understanding of dictionary use, identifying word parts, and defining vocabulary
  • Unit 4: Differentiate parts of speech, irregular vowel sounds, as well as practicing reading comprehension strategies
  • Unit 5: Use commas properly and recognize words with silent letters
  • Unit 6: Identify cause and effect in a passage, recognize homographs, and read and understand Haiku poetry
  • Unit 7: Use suffixes and pronouns to improve writing such as friendly letters, as well as applying strategies for following directions
  • Unit 8: Read and describe parts of a play and recognize root words and adjectives that compare
  • Unit 9: Apply reading strategies of classifying, references, and predictions, as well as write thank-you letters
Language Arts 600

Language Arts 600 continues to build on the sequential development and integration of communication skills in four major areas—reading, writing, speaking, and listening. After completion of course assignments within the course, student understanding will be deepened in the following ways:

  • Unit 1: Differentiate and identify common parts of speech
  • Unit 2: Use efficient grammar including punctuation, diction, capitalization, and syntax
  • Unit 3: Analyze something read to find vocabulary, relationships, and comparisons with context
  • Unit 4: Write accurately in different forms including letters and use of outside research
  • Unit 5: Recognize propaganda, facts, and opinions in news stories
  • Unit 6: Identify different forms of literature in both fiction and nonfiction
  • Unit 7: Establish a purpose for reading a passage and adjust reading strategies accordingly
  • Unit 8: Differentiate and write different forms of poetry using figurative language
  • Unit 9: Link Bible stories and passages to different forms of traditional literature
Language Arts 400

Language Arts 400 focuses on the sequential development and integration of communication skills in four major areas—reading, writing, speaking, and listening. After completion of course assignments within the course, student understanding will be deepened in the following ways:

  • Unit 1: Apply skills for reading fluency and writing a report
  • Unit 2: Read for meaning in instructions, poetry, and fictional stories
  • Unit 3: Identify word parts and types such as prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, and antonyms
  • Unit 4: Identify parts of speech and types of sentences
  • Unit 5: Use reading strategies to understand a passage and write cohesive paragraphs
  • Unit 6: Explain characteristics of strong poetry and research-based reports
  • Unit 7: Differentiate forms of literature including fables, tall tales, and biographies
  • Unit 8: Analyze literature for language use
  • Unit 9: Plan, organize, and write a research-based report

 

Language Arts 700

Language Arts 700 continues to build on the sequential development and integration of communication skills in four major areas—reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It most specifically focuses on deepening and furthering students’ understanding in the following ways:

  • Reading–develops students’ reading skills, including the identification of main ideas, supporting details, and sequence; teaches students how to reach logical conclusions as well as use appropriate reading rates; shows students how to identify parts of speech in sentences, with emphasis on adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, pronouns, and verb types; helps students develop basic literary comprehension skills through the reading of biographical and autobiographical pieces, poetry, and character analyses.
  • Writing–develops students’ understanding of sentence structure, providing hands-on experience with coordination, conjunctions, subject-verb agreement, participles, and phrases; familiarizes students with roots, affixes, and basic word relationships, including homonyms, synonyms, and antonyms; develops students’ vocabulary and spelling skills; gives students the opportunity to develop their abilities in writing paragraphs, character analyses, character sketches, short biographies, and summaries; develops students’ critical thinking skills through speculative writing on morality.
  • Speaking–teaches skills that enable students to become effective speakers and communicators, weaving the skills together throughout the course.
  • Listening–teaches effective listening comprehension skills, weaving these together throughout the lessons; builds upon students’ study skills.
Language Arts 500

Language Arts 500 continues to build on the sequential development and integration of communication skills in four major areas—reading, writing, speaking, and listening. After completion of course assignments within the course, student understanding will be deepened in the following ways:

  • Unit 1: Understanding main ideas and the author’s message through vocabulary
  • Unit 2: Reading stories and poetry to review comprehension skills, mood, and compound words
  • Unit 3: Exploring parts of speech and language including prefixes, suffixes, homonyms, and idioms
  • Unit 4: Applying strategies for effective communication in writing and speech
  • Unit 5: Reading and writing stories efficiently including use of dialogue
  • Unit 6: Identifying characteristics of different types of poetry
  • Unit 7: Exploring reading passages and applying knowledge of story parts and language
  • Unit 8: Using language effectively to describe and compare
  • Unit 9: Planning, drafting, and editing a research-based report
Language Arts 800

Language Arts 800 continues to build on the sequential development and integration of communication skills in four major areas—reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It most specifically focuses on deepening and furthering students’ understanding in the following ways:

  • Reading–reinforces reading comprehension skills by teaching students how to analyze propaganda and other forms of writing, including biographies, autobiographies, formal essays, and informal essays; shows students how to make denotative, symbolic, and connotative readings of a text; introduces both Old English and Middle English languages and literature to develop students’ understanding of English language formation and development; prepares students for the higher level literary comprehension skills required in the upper grades.
  • Writing–develops students’ understanding of sentence structure, providing hands-on experience with conjunctions, transitions, clauses, and common sentence errors; teaches language histories and etymologies to help students build on knowledge of word structures, including topics like prefixes, roots, and suffixes; expands on students’ vocabulary and spelling skills; gives students the opportunity to develop their abilities in writing business letters, friendly letters, informal essays, and basic literature analyses.
  • Speaking–offers students experience in delivering oral reports; teaches skills that enable students to become effective speakers and communicators, weaving these skills together throughout the course.
  • Listening–teaches effective listening comprehension skills, weaving these together throughout the lessons; builds upon students’ study skills, as well as helping them become reliable and efficient note takers.
English I

English I continues to build on the sequential development and integration of communication skills in four major areas—reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It most specifically focuses on deepening and furthering students’ understanding in the following ways:

Reading

Reading reinforces reading comprehension skills by teaching students how to understand and appreciate poetry, drama, informative nonfiction, and fiction; shows students how to analyze, evaluate, and interpret a text; reinforces awareness of the elements and structure of narrative prose; guides students through readings of drama, a novel, and selections from well-known poetry, and short stories.

Writing

Writing furthers students’ understanding of sentence structures; reviews parts of speech and their types, including in-depth studies on verbs (transitive, intransitive, conjugation, tense, voice, mood); develops students’ understanding of the types and functions of phrases and clauses; teaches language history and etymology to help students build on knowledge of word structures, including prefixes, roots, and suffixes; expands on students’ vocabulary skills; reviews spelling skills; gives students the opportunity to develop their abilities in writing speeches, short essays, poetry, friendly/business letters, and short stories.

Speaking

Speaking offers students experience in delivering a speech; teaches skills that enable students to become effective speakers and communicators, weaving these skills together throughout the course.

Listening

Listening teaches effective listening comprehension skills, weaving these together throughout the lessons.

English IV

English IV continues to build on the sequential development and integration of communication skills in four major areas—reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It most specifically focuses on deepening and furthering students’ understanding in the following ways.

  • Reading–reinforces reading comprehension skills by teaching students comprehension techniques for literary fiction, poetry, and drama, including discussion of common literary devices; shows students how to analyze, evaluate, and interpret a text; reinforces awareness of the elements and structure of narrative and expository prose; guides students through English literary history, including readings of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Milton’s Paradise LostBeowulf, Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress, and other selections of and excerpts from major English literary figures.
  • Writing–develops students’ writing skills by teaching about clauses and phrases in sentence structures; reviews common sentence and paragraph construction errors and methods for avoiding them; teaches Greek and Latin roots and prefixes to enhance vocabulary and spelling skills; expands students’ abilities to write cohesive and coherent expository prose; gives students the opportunity to develop their abilities in writing literary critiques, poetry, short stories, and expository prose.
  • Listening–teaches effective listening comprehension skills, weaving these throughout the lessons; builds upon students’ study skills as well as helps them to become reliable and efficient note takers.
  • Special Topics- incorporates research skills, including internet, library, and reference material use, throughout the curriculum.
English II

English II continues to build on the sequential development and integration of communication skills in four major areas—reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It focuses on deepening and furthering students’ understanding in the following ways:

  • Reading–reinforces reading comprehension skills by teaching students how to comprehend and appreciate poetry, drama, nonfiction, and fiction; shows students how to analyze, evaluate, and interpret a text; reinforces awareness of the elements and structure of narrative prose; guides students through readings of the allegory Everyman and Sheldon’s In His Steps, as well as selections of and excerpts from well-known poetry and short stories.
  • Writing–develops students’ understanding of complex sentence and paragraph structures, providing hands-on experience with connectives, transitions, phrases, and clauses; teaches language history and etymology to help students build on knowledge of grammar and word structures; expands on students’ vocabulary skills; gives students the opportunity to develop their abilities in writing a set of instructions, a literary critique, a poem, a short story, and a speech.
  • Speaking–offers students experience in delivering a speech; teaches skills that enable students to become effective speakers and communicators, weaving the skills throughout the course.
  • Listening–teaches effective listening comprehension skills, integrating these throughout the lessons.
  • Special Topics–incorporates research skills, including internet, library, and reference material use, throughout the curriculum.

 

Composition

Step-by-step lessons use mastery learning techniques to solidify student understanding on a variety of topics, including sentence types, paragraph unity and coherence, pronunciation techniques, mnemonics, critical reading skills, formal and informal essays, dictionary usage, and punctuation.

English III

English III continues to build on the sequential development and integration of communication skills in four major areas—reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It most specifically focuses on deepening and furthering students’ understanding in the following ways:

  • Reading–reinforces reading comprehension skills by teaching students comprehension techniques for literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama; discusses common literary devices; shows students how to analyze, evaluate, and interpret a text; reinforces awareness of the elements and structure of narrative and expository prose; guides students through readings of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town (play) and Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird as well as selections of and excerpts from well-known poetry and nonfiction pieces.
  • Writing–develops students’ writing skills by teaching about clauses and phrases in sentence structures; reviews common sentence construction errors and methods for avoiding them; provides practice in standard and nonstandard English, as well as specialized language use; teaches Greek and Latin roots and prefixes to enhance vocabulary and spelling skills; expands students’ abilities to write cohesive and coherent expository prose; gives students the opportunity to develop their abilities in writing literary critiques, personal essays, poetry, and research papers.
  • Special Topics–incorporates research skills, including internet, library, and reference material use, throughout the curriculum.
Essentials of Communication

Essentials of Communication: A Guide to Interacting Effectively in Today’s World™ is a five-unit elective course for high school students. The materials cover fundamentals of the communication process important for successful interaction in a variety of social and professional settings. Students can use the course to gain and apply knowledge about communication theories, characteristics of language and language use, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and public speaking in order to interact more effectively with others.

Math Courses

Mathematics 300

Math 300 is a full-year elementary math course focusing on number skills and numerical literacy. In it, students will gain solid experience with number theory and operations, learning how to apply these in measurement situations.

Mathematics 600

Math 600 is a full-year elementary math course focusing on number skills and numerical literacy, with an introduction to rational numbers and the skills needed for algebra. In it, students will gain solid experience with number theory and operations, including decimals and fractions.

Mathematics 400

Math 400 is a full-year elementary math course focusing on number skills and mathematical literacy. In it, students will gain solid experience with number theory and operations, including decimals and fractions.

Mathematics 700

Mathematics 700 is designed to prepare junior-high students for Pre-algebra. This course focuses on strengthening needed skills in problem solving, number sense, and proportional reasoning. It also introduces students to integers, equations, and geometric concepts.

Mathematics 500

Math 500 is a full-year elementary math course focusing on number skills, mathematical literacy, and geometric concepts. Students will gain solid experience with number theory and operations, including whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.

Mathematics 800

Mathematics 800 is an introductory algebra course designed to prepare junior-high school students for Algebra I. The course focuses on strengthening needed skills in problem solving, integers, equations, and graphing.

Algebra I

Algebra I is a full year, high school credit course that is intended for the student who has successfully mastered the core algebraic concepts covered in the prerequisite course, Mathematics 800 . Within the Algebra I Fundamentals course, the student will explore basic algebraic fundamentals such as evaluating, creating, solving and graphing linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions.

Pre-Calculus

Pre-calculus is a full-year, high school credit course that is intended for the student who has successfully mastered the core algebraic and conceptual geometric concepts covered in the prerequisite courses: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. The course primarily focuses on the skills and methods of analytic geometry and trigonometry while investigating further relationships in functions, probability, number theory, limits, and the introduction of derivatives.

Mathematical Models with Applications B

Semester B of Mathematical Models is designed for high school math students after the completion of Mathematical Models Semester A. The semester looks at applying mathematical modeling concepts to architecture, engineering, fine art, photography, and music. Each of the five units includes between seven and fourteen lessons, and one project. 

Trigonometry

Trigonometry is a five-unit elective course for high school students who have successfully completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. The materials cover a development of trigonometry from right triangle trigonometry to oblique triangles and the polar plane. Throughout the course, students will develop trigonometric formulas and use them in real-world applications, evaluate trigonometric proofs using complex trigonometric identities and solving trigonometric equations with regard to the unit circle.

Geometry

Geometry is a full year, high school math course for the student who has successfully completed the prerequisite course, Algebra I. The course focuses on the skills and methods of linear, coordinate, and plane geometry. In it, students will gain solid experience with geometric calculations and coordinate plane graphing, methods of formal proof, and techniques of construction.

Consumer Math

Consumer Math is an introduction to the many ways in which math can be used in everyday life. The course gives practical advice on how to handle situations that involve money and math principles. Consumer Math focuses on the basic skills and methods of arithmetic and provides students the opportunity to develop experience with algebraic techniques of evaluating variables and equations, including geometric formulas and interest equations. Students will also be introduced to topics in statistics.

Probability and Statistics A

Semester A of Probability of Statistics is designed to give 11th- and 12th-grade students an overview of basic concepts of statistics, with an emphasis on descriptive statistics. The semester begins with the key concepts of data, samples, and populations. Students will create visual representations of data sets, such as histograms and bar graphs. Students will describe the central tendency and spread of data for a data set.  Students will look for patterns in a data set and determine models based on those patterns.  

Algebra II

Algebra II is a full-year, high school math course intended for the student who has successfully completed the prerequisite course Algebra I. This course focuses on algebraic techniques and methods in order to develop student understanding of advanced number theory, concepts involving linear, quadratic and polynomial functions, and pre-calculus theories. This course also integrates geometric concepts and skills throughout the units, as well as introducing students to basic trigonometric identities and problem solving.

Mathematical Models with Applications A

Mathematical Models with Applications A is designed for high school students who have completed Algebra I. The semester-length course starts with a review of the math skills that students will need throughout the course, then moves on to build their knowledge of financial math applications with banking and credit cards, cars and housing, budgeting and bills, and investing and retirement. Students will gain a better understanding of various financial situations and use math to guide their decision-making.

Probability and Statistics B

Semester B of Probability and Statistics is designed to give 11th- and 12th-grade students a more in-depth look at statistics and its many applications, with an emphasis on inferential statistics. Students are also introduced to advanced counting techniques as well as probability and its applications.

Science Courses

Science 300

Science 300 is a basic elementary course intended to expose students to the designs and patterns in God’s physical universe. This course provides a broad survey of the major areas of science. Some of the areas covered in Science 300 include the human body, plants, animals, health and nutrition, matter, sound waves, earth science, and heat energy.

Science 600

Science 600 is a basic intermediate course intended to expose students to the designs and patterns in God’s physical universe. This course expands on the Science 300-500 elementary courses, providing a broad survey of the major areas of science. Some of the areas covered in Science 600 include the study of plant and animal systems, plant and animal behavior, genetics, the structure of matter, light and sound, kinematics, planet Earth, the solar system, and astronomy.

Science 400

Science 400 is a basic elementary course intended to expose students to the designs and patterns in God’s physical universe. This course builds on concepts taught in Science 300, providing a broad survey of the major areas of science. Some of the areas covered in Science 400 include the study of plants and animals, ecology, work and simple machines, electricity and magnetism, properties of water and matter, weather, solar system, and the different spheres of earth.

General Science I

General Science I is a basic intermediate course intended to expose students to the designs and patterns in God’s physical universe. This course expands on the Science 600 course, providing a set of basic scientific skills and a broad survey of the major areas of science. Some of the areas covered in General Science I include the scientific method, overview of the four major areas of science, mathematics in science, astronomy, the atmosphere, natural cycles, weather and climate, human anatomy and physiology, and careers in science.

Science 500

Science 500 is a basic elementary course intended to expose students to the designs and patterns in God’s physical universe. This course expands on the Science 300 and Science 400 courses, providing a broad survey of the major areas of science. Some of the areas covered in Science 500 include the study of cells, plants and animals, ecology, energy, geology, properties of matter, and the natural cycles of life.

General Science II

General Science II is a basic intermediate course intended to expose students to the designs and patterns in God’s physical universe. This course expands on the Science 600 and General Science I courses, providing a set of basic scientific skills and a broad survey of the major areas of science. Some of the areas covered in General Science II include the history of science, structure and properties of matter, health and nutrition, types of energy, electricity and magnetism, work, energy, forces, simple machines, balance in nature, natural cycles and resources.

General Science III

General Science III is a basic intermediate course intended to expose students to the designs and patterns in God’s physical universe. This course expands on General Science I and II courses. Some of the areas covered in General Science III include the structure of matter, atomic nuclei and radioactivity, geology, oceanography, astronomy, microbiology, medicine, and science today and in the future.

Chemistry

Chemistry is intended to expose students to the designs and patterns in the world that God has created. In preceding years, students should have developed an understanding for the macroscopic properties of substances and been introduced to the microstructure of substances. This chemistry course will expand upon that knowledge, further develop the microstructure of substances, and teach the symbolic and mathematical world of formulas, equations, and symbols. The major concepts covered are measurement, atomic structure, chemical formulas and bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, chemical equilibrium, and organic chemistry.

Integrated Physics and Chemistry

Integrated Physics and Chemistry is a physical science course designed for high school students needing an entry-level science course covering basic concepts found in chemistry and physics. Topics included in this course are matter, motion and forces, work and energy, electricity and magnetism, and waves.

Physics

Physics is intended to expose students to the design and order in the world that God has created. In preceding years, students should have developed a basic understanding of the macroscopic and microscopic world of forces, motion, waves, light, and electricity. The physics course will expand upon that prior knowledge and further develop both. The curriculum will also seek to teach the symbolic and mathematical world of formulas and symbols used in physics. The major concepts covered are kinematics, forces and motion, work and energy, sound and light waves, electricity and magnetism, and nuclear physics.

Biology

Biology is intended to expose students to the designs and patterns of living organisms that have been created by God. In preceding years, students should have developed a foundational understanding of life sciences. This biology course will expand upon that knowledge and incorporate more abstract knowledge. The student’s understanding should encompass both the micro and macro aspects of life and this biology course includes both. The major concepts covered are taxonomy, the chemical basis of life, cellular structure and function, genetics, microbiology, botany, human anatomy and physiology, and ecological principles.

Astronomy

The Bible-based, self-paced lessons are easy to follow and cover information on the Earth’s motion, eclipses, stars, constellations, the sun’s energy, our solar system, telescopes and optics, space explorations, and more. (1/2 credit – Grades 7-12)

Earth Science

Earth Science is a high school science course that explores Earth’s structure, interacting systems, and place in the universe. The course uncovers concepts and processes found in:

  • astronomy – Earth’s place in and interaction with space,
  • geology – physical structure and dynamic processes,
  • meteorology – atmosphere, weather and climate, and
  • oceanography – oceans and marine life.
Geology

This course studies Christ-centered content that covers Earth’s structures and movements, fossils, relative and absolute time, oceanography, biological and chemical properties, atmospheric structure, pollution, and climates around the world. (1/2 credit – Grades 7-12)

Life Science

This course studies Christ-centered content that covers Earth’s structures and movements, fossils, relative and absolute time, oceanography, biological and chemical properties, atmospheric structure, pollution, and climates around the world. (1/2 credit – Grades 7-12)

 Elective Courses

Banking Services Careers

This course will focus on the specific skills related to banking and related services. In addition, you will explore career paths and the required training or higher education preparation necessary to obtain a career in banking and related services. Also, you will gain an understanding of the basic functions of customer transactions, cash drawer activity, check collection processes, and other customer service–related transactions.

Career Explorations II

The Career Explorations II course is designed to give middle school students an opportunity to explore various CTE subjects. Specifically, students will be able to learn about careers involving various technical fields from computers to agriculture.

Business Law

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of some of the vital legal concepts that affect commerce and trade. First, they will gain some familiarity with how laws are created and interpreted. Then, they will be introduced to the types of businesses that can be created to engage in commerce as well as the contractual and liability considerations that can impact a business.

Career Explorations III

The Career Explorations III course is designed to give middle school students an opportunity to explore various CTE subjects. Specifically, students will be able to learn about careers involving human-related services.

Career Explorations I

The Career Explorations I course is designed to give middle school students an opportunity to explore various CTE subjects. Specifically, students will be able to learn about careers involving human-related services.

Career Management

Career Management assists students in their preparation for career selection. The course is designed to improve workforce skills needed in all careers including:

  • communication
  • leadership
  • teamwork
  • decision making
  • problem solving
  • goal setting
  • time management
Careers in Allied Health

In this course, we will focus on select allied health careers, studying a variety of different levels, responsibilities, settings, education needs and amounts of patient contact. We will look at things like the degree or training needed for each job, the environment one would work in, how much money the position could make, and the facts of the actual working day.

Construction Careers

This course in Construction Technology introduces students to the basics of construction, building systems, engineering principles, urban planning, and sustainability. Students will learn the key techniques in building all types of buildings, as well as the key individuals involved in each step of the process. Many lessons present information on green building techniques and concepts that are becoming a standard part of the construction industry.

Careers in Logistics Planning and Management Services

This course discusses careers in Logistics Planning and Management Services, and provides students with the history of logistics and recent advances in the field. The history of logistics creates a foundation of knowledge to build our understanding of the social and economic benefits of modern logistics.

Engineering and Design

Engineering and Design is part of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and career path. By building real-world problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, students learn how to innovate and design new products and improve existing products. Students are introduced to the engineering design process to build new products and to the reverse engineering process, which enables engineers to adjust any existing product.

Careers in Marketing Research

This course will provide information about the process of investigation and problem analysis by using research to produce key marketing statistics that are communicated to management and used throughout the organization. This course concludes with the execution, interpretation, and presentation of marketing research.

Engineering and Product Development

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the concepts of product engineering and development from a Christ-centered perspective. Students will analyze the life cycle of a product to prepare it for distribution and target markets. The course begins with building an understanding of the product life cycle, from the initial idea to drafting requirements to using 3-D modeling tools and other design tools.

Fundamentals of Computer Systems

The Computer Fundamentals course will provide students with an understanding of computers and how they operate as well as a basic understanding of how to manage and maintain computers and computer systems. These skills will provide students with the ability to configure computers and solve computer problems.

Introduction to Careers in Architecture and Construction

The goal of this course is to provide students with an overview of careers in Architecture and Construction in order to assist with informed career decisions. This dynamic, rapidly evolving career cluster is comprised of three pathways (fields): Design and Pre-Construction (Architecture and Engineering); Construction (Construction and Extraction); and Maintenance and Operations (Installation, Maintenance, and Repair). The Architecture and Construction career cluster is defined as careers in building, designing, managing, maintaining, and planning the built environment.

Fundamentals of Digital Media

In this course, students explore topics such as the use of social media, digital media in advertising, digital media on the World Wide Web, digital media in business, gaming and simulations, e-commerce, and digital music and movies. Students also review the ethics and laws that have an impact on digital media use and creation.

Introduction to Careers in Education and Training

The Introduction to Careers in Education and Training course will introduce students to the field of education and training, and the opportunities available for early-childhood care, primary school, secondary school, higher education, vocational training, and adult and continuing education. The students will gain an understanding of the career options available in teaching, administrative work, and support services. They will also explore the education and background experience needed to succeed in these careers.

Fundamentals of Programming and Software Development

This course will provide students with an understanding of basic software development concepts and practices, issues affecting the software industry, careers within the software industry, and the skills necessary to perform well in these occupations.

Introduction to Careers in Finance

The Introduction to Careers in Finance course provides the fundamentals of the financial services industry in the United States and explores the jobs and career opportunities that the industry offers.

Introduction to Government and Public Administration

The Introduction to Government and Public Administration course will provide students with an overview of American politics and public administration, including how political institutions and public management systems at the local, state, and federal levels exercise supervisory authority and maintain accountability.

Introduction to Information Technology

In this course, students will be introduced to the knowledge-base and technical skills that will help them to successfully compete for jobs within the Information Technology career cluster. Lessons are structured so that students learn and then demonstrate not only critical assessment and analytical skills, but also interpersonal skills that are valued so highly among IT employers.

Introduction to Careers in Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Transportation and Distribution Logistics is a course intended to introduce students to the complicated world of commercial transportation. This area of commerce is becoming increasingly complex and sophisticated, with work and career openings available at all levels of education. Most people, however, see only fragments of the big picture.

Introduction to Information Technology Support and Services

This course focuses on real-world application, including common industry best practices and specific vendors that offer tools for technicians, project managers, and IT leadership. It should be emphasized that the purpose of the IT department of an enterprise is to support the overall mission of the company; it is not simply a standalone component of the company’s infrastructure.

Introduction to Consumer Services

In this introductory Consumer Services course, students will analyze various career paths in terms of employment opportunities. Educational requirements, including applicable hard and soft skills, certifications, and licensures for different pathways, will be discussed. Developing research, analytical, and presentations skills will be key components.

Introduction to Network Systems

How can we automate the transfer of information from one computer to another? To answer that question, this course introduces students to the fundamental technology and concepts that make networking systems possible. The question itself is a very practical one, and the concepts taught are more concerned with practices and processes than with theoretical generalities.

Keyboarding and Applications

Keyboarding and Applications is a semester-long elective that teaches students keyboarding skills, technical skills, effective communication skills, and productive work habits. In this course, students will learn about proper keyboarding technique.

Network System Design

The Network System Design course will provide students with an understanding of computer networks and how they operate, as well as a basic understanding of how to manage and maintain computer networks. These skills will provide students with the ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot networks of all sizes.

MS Computer Science A

This is the first semester of a two-semester study of Computer Science for middle-school students. The students will learn basic principles of computing and skills that help them be successful in the digital world. Students will learn basic skills such as using software that create documents and store data.

New Applications: Web Development in the 21st Century

New Applications is a survey course that travels from the first software programs developed to facilitate communication on the Internet to the new generation of mobile and native apps that access the Internet without a reliance on a web browser. New Applications is also a practical course in how to develop a presence on the World Wide Web using WordPress and other available web-application tools. The goal of the course is to provide the learner insight into the rapidly evolving universe of programming and application development so that he or she can make informed career decisions in an industry that is changing as quickly as it is growing.

MS Computer Science B

This is the second semester of a two-semester study of Computer Science for middle-school students. The students will study and interpret data, as well as collect and create their own data reports, including visual representations of their data. They will acquire skills needed to evaluate the quality of data. In this semester, they will learn about planning a program. 

Nursing: Unlimited Possibilities and Unlimited Potential

This course provides students opportunities to compare and contrast the various academic and clinical training pathways to an entry-level position in nursing and to explore the growing number of opportunities for professional advancement given the proper preparation and experience.

Office 2010 Applications I

Office 2010 Applications I is a semester-length, high school elective that explores the use of application skills in Microsoft® Word®, Publisher®, and PowerPoint® 2010. Students will use these applications to design, develop, create, edit, and share business documents, publications, and presentations. 

Office 2013 Applications II

Office 2013 Applications II is a semester-length, high school elective course that explores the use of application skills in the 2013 versions of Microsoft® Excel® and Microsoft® Access®. Students will use these applications to design, develop, create, edit, and share business spreadsheet and database documents.

Office 2010 Applications II

Office 2010 Applications II is a semester-length, high school elective course that explores the use of application skills in Microsoft® Excel® and Microsoft® Access®. Students will use these applications to design, develop, create, edit, and share business spreadsheet and database documents.

Small Business Entrepreneurship

This semester-long course is designed to provide the skills needed to effectively organize, develop, create, and manage your own business, while exposing you to the challenges, problems, and issues faced by entrepreneurs. Throughout this course, you will be given the chance to see what kinds of opportunities exist for small business entrepreneurs and become aware of the necessary skills for running a business.

Office 2013 Applications I

Office Applications I is a semester-length, high school elective that explores the use of application skills in Microsoft® Word®, Publisher®, and PowerPoint® 2013. Students will use these applications to design, develop, create, edit, and share business documents, publications, and presentations. 

Software Development Tools

This course introduces students to the variety of careers related to programming and software development. Students will gather and analyze customer software needs and requirements, learn core principles of programming, develop software specifications, and use appropriate reference tools to evaluate new and emerging software. 

Teaching and Training Careers

This course introduces students to the art and science of teaching. It provides a thorough exploration of pedagogy, curriculum, standards and practices, and the psychological factors shown by research to affect learners. In five units of study, lessons, and projects, students engage with the material through in-depth exploration and hands-on learning, to prepare them for teaching and training careers. 

British Literature

Beginning with works from the Middle Ages, British Literature is a five-unit course that teaches high school students about some of the greatest books of Western Civilization. Students will learn how to appreciate the English literature of the Middle Ages for its wisdom and beauty and will also gain a better understanding of the development of the English language and its literature. 

Technology and Business

Technology and Business is a year-long, high school elective that teaches students technical skills, effective communication skills, and productive work habits needed to make a successful transition into the workplace or postsecondary education. In this course, students gain an understanding of emerging technologies, operating systems, and computer networks. In addition, they create a variety of business documents, including complex word-processing documents, spreadsheets with charts and graphs, database files, and electronic presentations.

Business Computer Information Systems

BCIS is a high school elective that explores the use of technology applications in both business and personal situations.

American Literature

American Literature is a five-unit elective that engages high school students in a literary conversation with some of the most colorful and influential minds in American history.

College Planner

College Planner is a one-semester high-school elective, with the following goals:

  • guiding students in the entire college process
  • planning for college
  • selecting the right school
  • the application process
  • financial aid
  • guiding students who may not be headed to college
Computer Science Principles

Computer Science Principles is a two-semester course that helps 11th- and 12th-grade students understand computing systems beginning with how they work on the inside and how they communicate with each other through networks to create the internet. Students learn how to program Python, an open-source programming language. 

Family and Consumer Science

Family and Consumer Science is a 10-unit elective that uses biblical principles to help high school students develop positive self-esteem and learn to successfully navigate relationships with family, friends, co-workers, and even those in the marketplace. The curriculum introduces students to character and appearance from a biblical perspective. The material also teaches about nutrition, clothing styles, home care and hospitality, personal finance, and child development and care.

Digital Literacy

This course provides a foundation to understanding key applications, computing fundamentals, and online living.

French 1

In French 1, students begin to develop competence in four basic skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. While developing communicative competence in French, students gain and expand their knowledge of francophone countries and cultures.

Essentials of Business

This semester-long course is an introduction to the goals, processes, and operations of business enterprises for students. The main focus is on the functions that a company – whether a multinational corporation or a corner grocery store – must manage effectively to be successful. These include accounting, finance, human resource management, marketing, operations management, and strategic planning.

French II

French II is a high school foreign language course that builds on and reviews skills and concepts taught in French I through further exposure to communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities.

Health Quest

Health Quest is a health science elective course for upper elementary and junior high students. The curriculum introduces students to the concepts of what good health is, why good health is important, and what students should do in order to achieve good health.

Music Appreciation

Students will build a strong foundation of knowledge focused on basic musical elements and the development and growth of classical music, and will acquire a greater appreciation of music. Additionally, students will examine music in the world around them and discover how they experience music.

High School Health

High School Health is a health science elective course that introduces students to what good health is, why good health is important, and what students should do in order to achieve good health.

Music Theory

Students will explore the nature of music, integrating the key concepts of rhythm and meter, written music notation, the structure of various scale types, interval qualities, melody and harmony, the building of chords, and transposition. Throughout the series of assignments, ear training exercises are interspersed with the bones of composition technique, building in students the ability not only to hear and appreciate music, but step-by-step, to create it in written form as well.

Introduction to Computer Science

Introduction to Computer Science is a full-year course designed to give students an introduction to basic computer science knowledge and skills. Students will begin by understanding the history of computer science and will end with a look at extensions such as application programming interfaces (APIs), mobile apps, and artistic designs.

Personal Financial Literacy

Personal Financial Literacy is a semester-length elective designed to help high school students prepare for success in making financial decisions throughout their lives.

Physical Education

Physical Education is a semester-long elective designed for high school students. The course focuses on performance of individual and team sports, with explanations of proper technique, rules of the game, and preparation. Team sports introduced include soccer, basketball, football, baseball, and volleyball. An introduction to fitness, strength, endurance, and nutrition is also included.

Spanish I

Spanish I is an entry level high school foreign language course that explores the Spanish language through communication, culture, connections, comparisons, and communities.

Physical Fitness

Physical Fitness is a semester-length elective designed for high school students. The course focuses on the health benefits of regular physical activity and of a long term exercise program.

Spanish II

Spanish II is a high school foreign language course that builds upon skills and concepts taught in Spanish I, emphasizing communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities.

Psychology

Psychology is an introductory elective course for high school students. Throughout the course, students will examine influences on human actions and beliefs, factors influencing behavior and perception, and basic psychological theories.

Spanish III

Spanish III is a high school foreign language course that builds upon skills and concepts taught in Spanish II, emphasizing communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities.

ACT* Test Prep

After this course, you will have all the information you need to register, study for, and hopefully do well on the ACT.

Essentials of Mathematics

Essentials of Mathematics is a semester-length review of the fundamentals taught in Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and Geometry courses and is useful at the high school level for basic skill remediation and/or practice necessary to prepare for a state exam. The course highlights basic mathematical skills through multiple review, practice and sample exam questions.

 Lontra Learning Courses

Prepare and Pray Bible

This course is a combination of Scripture, Scripture Memory, hymns, and biographies of famous Christians.

Creative Cooking

Students practice a number of different recipes and prepare a meal for others.

Elementary Ancient Art

Students will study art throughout history from ancient cave paintings through the Renaissance.

Japanese Cooking

Learn the art of preparing Japanese foods. The course does require specialty items that could likely be found in an Asian market.

Camping

This course aligns fairly closely with the Boy Scout camping badge.

Middle School Art I

Students will complete a variety of art projects, including a unit focused on developing drawing skills.

Passion Project

This course allows students to do independent study in an area of their choosing. Teacher approval required.

Prepare and Pray Music and Fine Arts

Students are introduced to a variety of arts, crafts, and musical compositions.

Literature 130

This is a one-semester course in which students read preselected books and respond to them.

American Revolution

American Revolution is a video-based course for upper elementary and lower middle school students.

Middle School Ancient Art

Middle school students will study art throughout history from ancient cave paintings through the Renaissance. 

A Trip Around the World

A Trip around the World is a fun, world cultures course for elementary age students.

Reading Level A

Reading using specific books for students on a third – fourth grade reading level.

Animal Science

This course is designed to introduce third and fourth grade students to animals and animal behavior.

Reading Level B

Reading of specific books for students on a fourth – fifth grade level.

Prepare and Pray - Survival Science

Survival Science is a course that introduces students to survival skills and science in a wilderness setting.

Reading Level C

Reading using specific books for students on a fifth – sixth grade reading level.

Wild About Animals

Wild About Animals is a fun course about animals.

Spelling 300

Third grade spelling with lots of practice.

Charity Christian Academy