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English
Logic
& Writing - (7th, 8th, 9th, 10th grades)
This year long logic class is divided into semesters of
introductory logic followed by intermediate logic. First
semester the students will learn about logical
statements, syllogisms, informal fallacies and more.
Second semester’s intermediate logic covers
propositional logic, formal proofs, and truth trees
In
the writing portion of this course, The Lost Tools of
Writing curriculum is used to develop students’
ability to write persuasive essays based on classical
education methods. LTW direct instruction occurs twice a
week with other writing assignments integrated from the
Omnibus I readings.
Omnibus:
Literature See
description listed under Classical Studies.
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Math
Pre-Algebra -
(Upper School) Unit 1
introduces integers and equations. Unit 2 involves
factors, fractions, rational numbers, ration,
proportion, and percent. Unit 3 deals with equations and
inequalities, and functions and graphing. Unit 4 studies
real number, right triangles, 2- and 3-dimensional
figures. Unit 5 includes statistics and probability;
polynomials and nonlinear functions.
Algebra 1 -
(Upper School) This
is the foundational course for all upper level
mathematics.
It has an emphasis on the order and design of the
Creator and how God used mathematics in the creation of
the universe and its maintenance.
It includes evaluating and understanding
expressions and equations (use of the number line,
working with rational numbers, solving equations, ratios
and proportions).
Students are taught how to graph relations and
functions (use of the coordinate plane, linear
equations, functions), how to analyze linear equations
(slope, variation, parallel, perpendicular lines,
writing line equations), how to solve linear
inequalities and systems of linear equations,
inequalities.
There is also an emphasis on polynomials and
nonlinear functions.
Students are taught the basic rules for working
with radical and rational functions as well as data
analysis (probability and statistics).
Geometry -
(Upper School) Building upon and enriched by
the math skills learned in Algebra I, students in
Geometry learn to solve problems of spatial
relationships in 2 and 3 dimensions, data analysis and
probability, reasoning and proofs, trigonometry and
coordinate geometry.
Algebra II -
(Upper School) Students in Algebra II explore
more challenging concepts including linear equations and
inequalities, relations and functions, systems of
equations, radicals, matrices, coordinate geometry,
imaginary numbers, polynomials, quadratic functions
conic sections, sequences and series.
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Social Studies
Omnibus:
History - See
description listed under Classical Studies
American Government - 11th Grade
Students explore the foundations and inner-workings of
the Federal Government. Local and state governments are
also covered. The Constitution is studied, and the
interaction of the three branches of the government is
detailed. The contribution of the media, religion, and
culture are also assessed.
Economics - 9th & 10th Grades
A mixture of Macro- and Micro-economics is taught in
this course. Students are exposed to such national
issues as unemployment and the national debt. Local
matters are also explored, such as income taxes,
bankruptcy, copyrights, and contracts. Business matters
are studied, including supply, demand, surpluses,
shortages, and advertising.
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Classical
Studies
Omnibus I:
Biblical and Classical Civilizations (Upper School)
Omnibus is a Latin term meaning “all encompassing”.
Its purpose is to have students grow in their
appreciation of the unity of all knowledge – all
disciplines are related to and under the Lordship of
Jesus Christ. With Trinitarian thinking at the core of
the study, students will learn how to interact with
timeless material in a wise and godly way. The
curriculum is intended to provide three credits – one
each in history, literature, and theology.
Omnibus I:
Bible I (Upper School) The books of the
Bible that are studied integrate with both the
historical record and literature of and related to the
ancient time period. Students will study Genesis,
Exodus, First & Second Samuel, First & Second
Kings, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Minor Prophets, Luke, Acts,
Galatians, Romans, James, and Revelation. Along with the
books of the Bible, other readings will include
Chosen
by God, Till We Have Faces, The Screwtape Letters, and
The Holiness of God.
Omnibus I:
Literature (Upper School) Omnibus is the
study of the Great Books, leading to the analysis of the
Great Ideas –
the ideas that have shaped Western Civilization. The
list of books in the Ancient years that will be read
include the Odyssey, The Chronicles of Narnia series,
and Julius Caesar.
Omnibus I:
History (Upper School) Omnibus I covers the
ancient time period from the beginning to A.D. 70 with
students learning history, literature, and theology from
the dawn of time to the fall of
Rome
. Through an integrated approach, students will read and
discuss the following: Epic of Gilgamesh, Histories ,
Oresteia, Plutarch’s Lives, Theban Trilogy, Last Days
of Socrates, Aeneid, and the
Twelve Caesars.
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Science
Earth Science -
(7th Grade)
Unit
1 covers the celestial sphere, which includes the stars,
sun, planets, asteroids, comets, meteors, moon, and
space exploration. Unit 2 studies the atmosphere with
hands-on activities on weather prediction. Unit 3 covers
the lithosphere with studies in geology (rocks,
minerals, mountains, earthquakes, volcanoes, erosion).
Unit 4 is about the hydrosphere (oceans, glaciers,
ground water).
Physical Science -
(8th and 9th Grade)
Unit 1 covers a framework for science and science in the
Bible, as well as he scientific method. Unit 2 studies
measurement of matter (metric units, mass, volume,
density, phase changes, atoms, elements). Unit 3 covers
the atomic theory, including the periodic table and
bonding. Unit 4 deals with chemical formulas, equations,
mixtures, and the pH scale. Unit 5 studies energy,
mechanics, and machines. Unit 6 covers heat,
electricity, magnetism, and sound.
Biology
- (10th Grade)
Unit 1 deals with botany- the structure and function of plants.
Unit 2 covers human anatomy and physiology with its
purpose and design. Unit 3 studies evolution and the
Genesis record. Unit 4 is about zoology, covering
mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, arthropods, and other
invertebrates. Unit 5 deals with cellular and molecular
biology, including DNA and heredity. Dissections include
the fish, grasshopper, crayfish, starfish, and fetal
pig.
Anatomy
and Physiology:
(11th and 12th grade)
The focus of this course is to develop
an understanding and appreciation for the design and
complexity of the human body.
Students progress from the atomic level to the
cellular level, to the tissues, then organs, and finally
the major systems that function to keep us alive and
healthy. Students
are also introduced to many of the diseases of the body.
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Foreign Language
Spanish I -
(Upper School, 2010-2011) The
students study greetings, asking and answering simple
questions and giving one's and age. Student are able to
perform certain functions with the language, such
ordering a meal, making purchases, following directions,
and making small talk about family, church, school, and
sports. They learn to describe and relate events in the
present and preterit tense. The classes read dialogues
and passages followed by related questions and
vocabulary, a grammar section, followed by written and
oral exercises to reinforce each element of grammar and
Bible memory verses each week. The students also learn
about the different countries and their cultures.
Spanish II -
(Upper School, 2010 -2011) Students continue
to emphasize missions, the learning of Bible verses and
also learn to pray in Spanish.
They learn vocabulary for witnessing when they go
on a mission trip to a Spanish country.
Students develop greater fluency in reading
dialogues, lectures, and translations.
They study and learn written and oral
comprehension exercises that coordinate with and
reinforce the grammar structures and vocabulary taught
in lessons. Students
learn about the different countries and also about their
cultures.
Latin I -
(9th, 2010 -2011) The North American
Cambridge Latin Course is a well-established four-part
Latin program whose approach combines a stimulating,
continuous storyline with grammatical development, work
on derivatives, and cultural information. Reading is the
heart of the Cambridge Latin Course, and all the
elements of the program - illustrations, vocabulary,
grammar and syntax, cultural contexts and references,
activities - are carefully introduced and arranged to
provide students with the skills they need to read with
comprehension and enjoyment from the very first page.
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Electives
Music:
(Upper School) The focus is on theory and singing
fundamentals including diction, breathing, breath
support, tone production, and pitch discrimination.
Individual voices are carefully monitored, especially
those of young men whose voices are changing. Students
learn a wide variety of choral music appropriate for
their developmental levels. Students are expected to
perform in concerts and other school musical events as
required.
Art: (Upper
School) The
purpose of this course is to enable students to
communicate ideas and concepts through basic
two-dimensional design and compositions, and develop
appreciation of exemplars in varied cultures and
historical periods.
Yearbook
- (9th, 10th,11th,12th Grades) Yearbook is a year-long
course that focuses on the production of the school
yearbook, The Angelia. The
course includes planning a theme, page layout and
design, copy and caption writing, photography, and
advertisement sales. Students learn skills that
enable them to use desktop publishing software (Jostens
Yeartech and Photoshop).
Leadership
Skills Development: (Upper School) The
purpose of this course is to teach leadership skills,
parliamentary procedure, problem solving, decision
making, communication skills, group dynamics, time and
stress management, public speaking, human relations,
public relations, team building, and other group
processes.
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Required
Course: (Upper School)
Physical
Education: (7th - 12th Grades)
Personal
Fitness: (11th - 12th
Grades)
Christian
Life Management: (11th & 12th
Grades) This course will promote,
physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual
health among our students. Students will see that
every aspect of their life must be managed and taken
care of.
College and
Career Preparation: (11th & 12th
Grades)
ADDITIONAL COURSES ARE OFFERED
THROUGH THE FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL AND DUAL-ENROLLMENT
CLASSES AT GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Covenant Christian School is a ministry of
Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA)
Panama City, Florida.
Covenant Christian School is a member
of
CSF (Christian Schools of Florida)
and is a
SEVIS participating school.
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