Geometry

Instructor: Maurine Amend Description: This course is a continuation of either Algebra I or II. Topics covered, geometric figures and their measure, triangle relationships, measuring in the plane, measure in space, reasoning proving triangles congruent, similarities, and right triangle trigonometry. Requirements: First, students are required to write all homework assignments down in a journal. Assignments will be written on board at the end of class. It is their responsibility to write it down as training them for college. Second, all homework must be neat, legible, written in pencil and all work shown. Third, students are graded on 12 quizzes, any…

Dual Credit- English 1023 (TCCNS 1302)

Instructor: Courtney Johsnon Description:  This course is a one-semester, dual credit course through LeTourneau University offered in the spring semester. The class will be conducted primarily online with a twice-per week, in-person meeting. Students will receive three hours of college credit if they successfully complete the course. The LeTourneau course catalog describes this course as “A study of argumentation/logic and writing for the professions with an emphasis on using the personal computer to plan, draft, and revise written projects. Each student is required to write a fully documented research paper and give oral presentations in class.” Requirements: The class will…

Economics

Instructor: Melissa Bryant Spring Semester Government is offered in the Fall. Description: This course involves a study of macroeconomics and will cover topics such as Factors of Production, The Laws of Supply & Demand, Pricing and Markets, Competition, Pay, Risks and the Relationship between Governments and the Marketplace.  This is a one semester, two days a week course that meets in the spring . This course should be paired with the American Government course offered in the fall. Requirements: Read the economics textbooks and complete all assigned work from the book, associated weekly quizzes, midterm and final exams, semester project….

Dual Credit- English 1013 (TCCNS 1301)

Instructor: Courtney Johsnon Description: This course is a one-semester, dual credit course through LeTourneau University offered in the fall semester. The class will be conducted primarily online with a twice-per-week, in-person meeting. Students will receive three hours of college credit if they successfully complete the course. The LeTourneau course catalog describes this course as “a study of rhetoric and effective writing processes. Emphasis on expository and evaluative writing.” Requirements: The class will meet twice per week for discussion and assistance, but the majority of the work will be completed online. The student is expected to complete all assignments and required…

Chemistry

Instructor: Nina Wilhite Description: In this course, you will get a solid introduction to the basic concepts and applications of chemistry. Why would you bother with chemistry? Believe it or not, you use chemistry everyday. This class will explore this in addition to chemistry’s importance in many other subjects. But most importantly, we will see that chemistry helps us to understand God’s creation in a detailed, meaningful way.Chemistry has a mandatory lab that meets on Fridays. Requirements: Class time will consist of class activities, lectures, and labs. Students will maintain their notebook along with a Chemistry folder where they can…

Biology

Instructor: Nina Wilhite Description: This course assumes that God is the creator of all life and will introduce students to the science of biology. Topics to be explored include different classification systems in biology, organic chemistry basics, cell structure, cell functions, genetics fundamentals, ecology, classifying features of organisms, and an introduction of Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution. Latin and Greek Root words will be introduced to enhance scientific studies. This course will have a heavy emphasis on vocabulary and lab work, requiring a significant time commitment from each student. Biology has a mandatory lab that meets on Fridays….

American Sign Language 2

Instructor: Renee Diggs Description: This course will review and apply American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, fingerspelling, and Deaf culture learned in ASL I. Students will learn how to describe people and things, make requests, describe places, state opinions, and discuss plans and goals. Students will learn to communicate with Deaf people byusing more advanced phrases and vocabulary.The instruction will vary each class period. Students will be expected to use ASL to articulate their thoughts using correct ASL grammar. They will learn Intermediate ASL grammar and vocabulary words, drill numbers and fingerspelling, andplay games to reinforce learning. Students…

Apologetics

Instructor: Sarah Money Description: Have you ever wondered if the Bible contradicts science, or does science support the Bible? In Apologetics, we will investigate evolution vs creation, creation in 6 days, how to use logic to defend your faith, evidence of a worldwide flood, radiometric dating, mutations and evolution, Biblical archeology, Biblical genealogies, fossil evidence, Ice Age, Plate Tectonics, and more!  Requirements: Be ready to give a defense for the hope of eternal life found in Jesus Christ alone.Use principles of logic to expose and avoid invalid arguments.State why an evolutionary worldview is inconsistent with the teachings of the Bible.Describe…

American Sign Language

Instructor: Renee Diggs Description: This course will be a basic introduction to American Sign Language (ASL). Students will learn basic vocabulary, grammar, and culturally appropriate uses of ASL through natural, everyday conversational situations. The overall goals of ASL I are for students to understand basic dialogues on various everyday topics of conversation, feel comfortable conversing in the language, and be aware of Deaf culture and the general rules within the community.The instruction will vary each class period. We will learn basic ASL grammar, drill vocabulary words, practice fingerspelling, and use games to reinforce learning. Students will take quizzes and tests…

English 9

Instructor: Courtney Johnson Description: This two day per week class is geared for beginning high school literature students who are learning to read and write on a deeper level about literature.   The focus of this class will be on analyzing literature and writing the literary analysis essay, but other types of writing will also be taught.  This class is writing-intensive, so not only will we be learning about literature, we will also be building our composition skills:  sentence structure, grammar and punctuation, strong paragraphs, pre-writing skills, outlining, MLA formatting, and essay writing.   In addition, we will dive into a variety…