MATH
This course is designed for students needing addional work to prepare for more advanced
high school math courses math courses. It will include review of fractions, decimals and whole numbers. Other topics will
include the integers, statistics, percent, ratios, inequalities, and introduction to geometry.
This course is designed for students who have had a strong Junior High math background.
It will include variables, linear equations and inequalities, rational numbers, polynomials, factoring, quadraic and exponential
functions. Graphing calculators will be introduced and used in the course.
Plane geometry will be emphasized in this course along with selected solid geometry
topics. Topics will include geometric figures, transformations, triangle relationships, measurement, circles, and quadrilaterals.
Inductive and deductive reasoning will be used in developing a formal proof system. Optional topics: Introduction to trigonometry
and chords, scants, and tangents.
Algebra 2 is a continuation of Algebra 1. Topics covered include linear equations and
inequalities, matrices, poloynomials, radical expressions, quadratic fuctions and inequalities, conic sections, exponential
and logarithmic functions, and probability. The graphing calculator will be utilized in this course.
Topics covered in this course include trigonometric fuctions, graphing using graphing
calculators, right angle trigonometry, and identities. Application of trigonometry to practical problems is emphasized.
This course is a continuation of trigonometry, and will introduce students to the calculus
in preparation for college level math courses. It will include an in dpeth review of equations, functions, graphing technology,
polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and conic sctions. The limit and derivative will be included at
the end of the course.
SCIENCE
- Biology
- Physical Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
ENGLISH
Freshman English includes a basic introduction to literature and writing along with vocabulary
development, speech, and a review of grammer and punctuation skills. Using the Writer's INC. Student Handbook, students are
introduced to the process, forms, and tools of writing. Using the Christian text Fundamentals of Literature the students study
the basics of literature - conflict, character, theme, structure, point of view, and moral tone. Both fiction and nonfiction
writing will be required along with public speeking.
This course gives our students experience in several types of writing using the 6 writing
traits for development and evaluation (ideas/content, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions).
Students also learn to recognize the elements of literature such as imaginative comparison, sound and syntax, thought and
theme, allusion, symbol, and irony. Literature study also includes forms such as biography, short fiction, lyric poetry, drama,
and personal essay, with detailed reading and study of at least one selected nove. Grammer is an integral part of this course
with special, emphasis placed on correct sentence structure and noun and verb functions, including verbals. This course also
includes vocabulary building and basics of speech communication.
Students explore and analize how America's history affected its literature as they
follow the chronolgical presentation of American literature in this course from early 1600's to present. Students continue
to gain experience in writing using the 6 traits for development and evaluation of thier writing pieces, as well as writing
in various writing genres. With the writing is a review of grammer as it relates to the editing of students' work. Vocabulary
building is a part of the course throughout the year, focusing on classical roots. Students complete a detailed reading and
study of one Shakespeare play as well as one novel by an American author. Students also continue reciving instruction and
practice in basic speech communication, including informative and persuasive speeches
Students will know and will have an appreciation for what constitutes good literature
when they complete thier senior level English course. The literature studied and analized comes from various writers and literary
periods of British literature from the Middle Ages to the Modern Period (450-present). Students learn how to evaluate a writer's
style and technique and to write about it in evaluative and analytical writing. Students continue to gain writing expericnce
using the 6 traits and various writing types. Vocabulary building with the classical roots continues through this course.
This course also continues instruction in the basic speech communcation and presentation of various types of speeches inculding
informative, persuasive, impromptu, and special occasions.
HISTORY
World History is the study of physical, economic and cultural features of people, place and
environment. Utilizing the tools of geography, students will acquire essential
geographic knowledge and concepts while developing thinking and information acquisition skills. That will cultivate a local-to-global perspective and the opportunity to study and compare societies (Asia,
Africa, the Middle East and Latin
America). It is a requirement for graduation from LCHS.
The study of Current Events includes use of various periodicals to study what is going on
in the world. We will be analyzing various events that are happening in our society
and the world at large. This course will also encourage students to look at events
that are occurring and see where the Christian World View fits into this vision. The
students will also be reviewing the history behind the various current events.
This survey course
provides an overview of American History from the age of the explores, examines the causes and events leading to the Civil
War, and the economic, social, political effects on the life of the modern day nation.
Students will examine the unique development of American culture and institutions, events and issues including modern
day wars. Students will be expected to compare the past with the presents and
determine how that will affect the future of the nation. It is a requirement
for graduation from LCHS.
Study of the principals
and fundamentals of government on the national, state and local levels so that high school students can understand the rights
and responsibilities that come with citizenship, enabling them to participate as citizens in the governmental process. While the primary focus is on American Government and the U.S. Constitution, the student
is also introduced to other major forms of government practiced around the world to provide contrast of government. It is a requirement for graduation from LCHS.
MUSIC
BIBLE
TECHNOLOGY
- Computer I
- Advanced Computers
This class will provide additional training in the following areas: Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Power Point, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel. Student
understanding will be measured by projects which will count as test and will be graded with a Rubric.
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