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Upper School Academic Course Catalog
2021-2022
Crossings Christian School
“Developing Christ-Centered Servant Leaders"
“The mission of Crossings Christian School is to partner with parents
and church to develop students into Christ-centered servant leaders
who are academically and spiritually prepared for college and life.”Academic Standards
CCS GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
DISTINGUISHED 27 COLLEGE PREP DIPLOMA 24
ACHIEVEMENT DIPLOMA CREDITS CREDITS
SERVANT LEADERSHIP 100 Hours SERVANT LEADERSHIP 100 Hours
BIBLE 4 BIBLE 4
ENGLISH 4 ENGLISH 4
SOCIAL STUDIES 4 SOCIAL STUDIES 3
(Must include Oklahoma History, (Must include Oklahoma History, US
US Government, World or Government, World or European
European History and US History) History and US History)
SCIENCE 4 SCIENCE 3
(Must include Biology and (Must include Biology)
Chemistry) (Class of 2024-must have Biology
and Chemistry)
MATHEMATICS 4
(Must include Algebra I and II, and MATHEMATICS 3
Geometry) (Must include Algebra I and II, and
Geometry)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2
TECHNOLOGY .5
TECHNOLOGY .5
SPEECH/DEBATE .5
SPEECH/DEBATE .5
ELECTIVES 4
ELECTIVES 4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS See Below
To earn a Distinguished Achievement diploma, a student must successfully complete at least one
AP or Dual Credit class. In addition, a student must successfully complete three years of the same
foreign language, OR three years of the same elective specialty, OR at least four AP or Dual
Credit classes.
AP Capstone Diploma and AP Seminar and Research Certificate
AP Capstone is a diploma program based on two AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. These
yearlong courses focus on developing the critical thinking, research, collaboration, time
management, and presentation skills you need for college-level work. More information is available
on AP Capstone here -- http://collegeboard.org/apcapstone
2GRADING SCALE
Both weighted and unweighted GPAs are calculated. The unweighted scale is based on a traditional
A=4.0 (90-100), B=3.0 (80-89), C=2.0 (70-79) D=1.0 (60-69), F=0.0 (59 and below) scale. In the
weighted scale, Honors courses add a 0.5 to the GPA and Advanced Placement/Dual Credit courses
add an additional 1.0 to the final GPA.
GRADUATION POLICIES
Students may only graduate if they meet all graduation requirements.
● A CCS upper school student must complete the necessary credits for graduation in a
minimum of four (4) years.
● No core classes (Bible, English, Math, Science, Social Studies) may be completed at any
outside location unless approved by administration.
● Students should be enrolled in seven (7) classes per semester.
● To be classified as a “full-time” student, the student must complete at least six (6) graded
classes each semester.
● Seniors, who expect to graduate, are to be full-time students and must pay tuition and any
outstanding fees in full before the graduation ceremony.
Class Selection & Scheduling
● Course selection will begin as soon as the re-enrollment period is completed. All re-enrolled
students will be emailed the course selection forms to be completed and returned to the
Upper School main office. Course selection forms need to be returned by the first Monday in
March. Students who have not re-enrolled will not be allowed to make course requests.
CRITERIA FOR PLACEMENT IN COURSES
● The course request process is for the purpose of setting the school’s master schedule of
classes. All classes are offered based on student interest and teacher availability.
● Requests to be in a class with or without a certain teacher or certain friends are not accepted.
● Be aware of the prerequisites that are applicable to courses you would like to take. Honors,
AP and Dual Credit classes may have prerequisites that must be met before enrolling.
● After course selection, current teachers will be sent a list of students electing to take an
Honors or AP course. The same will be done for all math course selections. If the student’s
current teacher does not recommend this class for a student, parents and students will be
notified.
● While we want every student to have the perfect schedule, a student’s course requests do not
guarantee that he/she can be placed in all of those classes. If scheduling conflicts occur, the
student’s course selection form will be used to prioritize classes.
DROPPING/ADDING COURSES
● Because the master schedule is prioritized based on student interest, in rare situations
students may need to drop/add a class. Administrative approval is required.
● If a class is dropped after two weeks, it will be transcribed with a “WP” for Withdrawn Passing
or “WF” for Withdrawn Failing and will be a part of the student’s official transcript.
3UPPER SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
the reliability of the Bible, and the resurrection of
BIBLE Jesus. During the first semester, students will study
Apologetics, an intellectual defense of the faith.
Biblical Foundations (9th Grade) The second semester will focus on Ethics where
(1 credit) students will learn to apply their faith to everyday
life and decision-making.
Course Description: This freshman level course
focuses on the history, narrative and impact of the
Bible. Students will discover in detail the purpose, Old Testament Survey
development and metanarrative of the Gospel. (1 credit - Dual Credit Available)
They will also examine the enduring reliability of
the Bible found in archeology, science, ethics and Course Description: This course is a
culture. comprehensive survey of the story and content of
the books of the Old Testament, their place in the
history of revelation, and their meaning and
Theology with Financial Literacy (10th Grade) application for Christian living. The first semester
(1 credit) will focus on Israel’s identity as the covenant
people of God (Genesis-the establishment of the
Course Description: This sophomore Bible course Monarchy). The second semester will examine
examines the fundamental beliefs of the Christian Israel as a nation and focus on the role and
faith. An explanation of what theology is and its message of the Old Testament prophets. Those
importance for the Christian life is explored students taking the course for dual credit will have
through the doctrines of the Bible, God the Father, some additional work.
Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, man, salvation, the
church, and the end times. This course emphasizes When taking this course as Dual Credit, 1 additional
those beliefs that are commonly shared among all
quality point is factored into GPA and college
evangelicals, but provides ample opportunity for
each student to explore the specific traditions of credit awarded. Students are responsible for the
their own churches. Dual Credit fee determined by the dual credit
college.
JUNIOR/SENIOR BIBLE OPTIONS
New Testament Survey
(1 credit - Dual Credit Available)
Apologetics/Ethics
(1 credit) Course Description: This course will examine
in-depth some of the essential passages of the
Course Description: This course is aimed at New Testament. The first semester covers the four
solidifying our students’ Christian worldview. The New Testament Gospels and the life and ministry
course helps students clearly understand the of Jesus Christ. The second semester will examine
tenets of the Christian worldview and how to have the life and writings of the apostle Paul. Students
assurance in the core essential beliefs of the taking the course for dual credit will have some
Christian faith, including the existence of God, the additional work.
existence of absolute truth,
4When taking this course as Dual Credit, 1 additional about each topic. Each of these topics will allow
quality point is factored into GPA and college students to learn about extrabiblical evidence in
credit awarded. Students are responsible for the science that supports faith in God through a
Dual Credit fee determined by the dual credit biblical worldview.
college.
This course is weighted an additional .5 point.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 70% Average in
Introduction to Christian Life Biology and Chemistry
(1 Credit)
Course Description: Introduction to Christian Life
Faith and Culture
is a course that provides a biblical and theological
foundation for what it looks like to live out the
(1 credit)
Christian life including the calling, character, and
motivation of the believer. Students enrolled in Culture happens when people interact with the
Introduction to Christian Life will develop a natural world. Everyone participates in culture, and
biblically honest and practically applicable some people help create or change it. Faith and
foundation for sustainable Kingdom living in a Culture is a course designed to help students to
secular world. Part of the responsibilities of this understand what culture is and how Christians can
class is to plan and implement chapels, Bible work to influence it for the better.
Studies, and other Christian Ministry opportunities
during the school year. The course seeks to apply the biblical worldview to
the challenges of our times by helping students
understand: What culture is, how it is made, and
Honors Biblically Integrated Critical Thinking how Christians in the past shaped it. What biblical
through Advanced Science Topics principles look like applied to tough issues such as
(1 credit) technology, entertainment, abortion, euthanasia,
bio-ethics, same-sex attraction, marriage, politics,
Course Description: Apologetics/Ethics environment, poverty, diversity and justice.
This course is aimed at solidifying our students’ How we can become cultural change agents.
Christian worldview. The courThis course will be a
survey of topics at the forefront of scientific and Faith and Culture seeks to equip Christian students
philosophical thought today, many of which are to heal a broken world and restore God’s original
not covered in the prerequisite courses offered design for culture.
(Biology and Chemistry). The course will be a
survey of the following areas of science, listed in Required: Only juniors and seniors may select
the units to be covered: this course
Astronomy, Oceanology, Plant and early
biochemistry—basic genetics, questions about the
formation of the first life, and the controversy
about how life originated on earth from primordial
conditions.
Students will learn about arguments in history and
in the current day related to each of these topics
and they will learn critical thinking skills by
presenting evidence for opposing points of view
5communication by which we live, work, share, and
ENGLISH build ideas to understand the present, reflect on
the past, and imagine the future. In preparation for
college and the workplace, the English 9 student
English I: Introduction to Literature and
will strive to become an effective speaker,
Composition (9th Grade)
discerning listener, perceptive reader, and a clear,
(1 credit)
persuasive writer.
Course Description: In preparation for college and
This course is weighted an additional .5 point.
the workplace, the English I student will strive to
become an effective speaker, a discerning listener,
Recommended: Minimum of “B” Average in
a perceptive reader, and a clear, persuasive writer.
current 8th grade English class
Course instruction will encompass the study of
academic vocabulary through direct instruction,
with ACT and college readiness in mind;
English II: World Literature and Composition
composition instruction with emphasis on the
(10th Grade)
structure of the essay; the literary study of the
(1 credit)
genres of memoir, short story, epic poem, novella,
drama, novel, poetry, and nonfiction essay; and
Course Description: This yearlong course includes
direct instruction in more effective writing, English
the study of World Literature, composition, and
usage, and punctuation. Students will work toward
vocabulary. Language and grammar instruction are
perfecting familiarity with and usage of Modern
incorporated within writing tasks, since students
Language Association (MLA) conventions.
have had several years of intense grammar study.
Students will study the ten rhetorical methods of
The students will study World Literature through
writing essays and compose heavily within the
novels, drama, essays, poetry, and short stories.
modes of literary analysis, persuasion, and
Vocabulary instruction will be focused on college
research, as well as regular writing about the
readiness with direct instruction.
literature which they read in the course.
Honors English II: World Literature and
Honors English I: Literature and Composition
Composition (10th Grade)
(9th Grade)
(1 credit)
(1 credit)
Course Description: Honors describes a course or
Course Description: Honors describes a course or
series of courses, open to interested students,
series of courses, open to interested students,
where the aim is to provide the skills
where the aim is to provide the skills
and basics that will translate into future AP course
and basics that will translate into future AP course
success. While our core class is considered college
success. While our core class is considered college
preparatory, students enrolled in an Honors class
preparatory, students enrolled in an Honors class
should anticipate an accelerated pace with
should anticipate an accelerated pace with
additional coursework. Additional materials may
additional coursework. Additional materials may
also need to be purchased. English II is an English
also need to be purchased. English language arts
course designed for students to explore the
education incorporates the teaching and learning
different genres of World Literature. Students will
of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing.
learn to read, analyze, discuss, and write about
These are not perceived as individual content
literature from the text and selected novels,
areas but as one unified subject in which each of
memoirs, and plays. Students will also expand their
the areas supports and enhances thinking and
understanding of research and will learn the
learning. Language Arts is the vehicle of
6techniques for college composition classes triangle will be evident in student analysis of
including, but not limited to, MLA documentation. readings as well as in student voice in original and
imitative essays. Research skills will be a major
This course is weighted an additional .5 point. element of the course leading to synthesis of
primary and secondary sources cited correctly
using MLA conventions. The English Language and
English III: American Literature and Composition course requires that students
Composition (11th Grade) become mature writers by displaying specific
(1 credit) qualities in their writing. This is achieved by
working directly on the writing skills needed as well
Course Description: This year marks the transition as emphasizing the writing process. Students will
from focusing on the high school experiences in reflect on their practice of the process through
the English classroom to focusing on what skills pre-writing, draft revision, peer editing, and writing
are needed for the experiences to come in the workshops.
college classroom. As such, the curriculum centers
on the skills needed for success in college and Students are responsible for the AP exam fee
career as defined by eminent writing organizations determined by the College Board.
of the industry (Writing Program Administrators
Council, National Council of Teachers of English, Students are responsible for the Dual Credit fee
and the National Writing Project). As an determined by the dual credit college.
introduction to these college skills, this course will
not lead students to mastery but instead desires to This course is weighted an additional 1 point.
prepare them for mastery in the First Year
Composition course on the college campus.
English IV: British Literature and Composition
(12th Grade)
AP English Language and Composition (1 credit)
(1 credit; Dual Credit Available)
Course Description: English IV comprises five
Course Description: The purpose of the AP areas of study: English grammar and usage,
English Language and Composition course is to English literature (a survey course of British
read complex texts with understanding and to literature), composition and research, and
write prose of sufficient richness and complexity to vocabulary study.
communicate effectively with mature readers. This
course is designed to be a college level writing
course, which engages in becoming skilled readers AP English Literature and Composition
of prose in many rhetorical contexts and in (1 credit; Dual Credit Available)
becoming skilled writers who compose for many
different purposes. Students will be exposed to a Course Description: An Advanced Placement
broad range of nonfiction prose selections from course is an introductory college level course for
many disciplines and historical periods. Analysis of willing and able students. This course will engage
these readings will be communicated through students in the careful reading and critical analysis
dialectical journals, timed writings, independent of imaginative literature. This senior level
essays, collaborative writing, and in-class advanced placement class will provide challenges
responses. typical of an undergraduate university English
literature/humanities course. This course is
Students will engage in expository, analytical, and designed to comply with the curriculum
argumentative writing. Awareness of the rhetorical requirements described in the AP English Course
7Description.
MATHEMATICS
Ultimately, this course will prepare the student for
the AP English Literature and Composition
Algebra I
examination given in May. This test determines the
(1 credit)
level of achievement compared with sophomores
in college English classes. If a student earns a
Course Description: This course provides an
grade of 3 or above on the exam, he or she will be
in-depth foundation to the structure and language
granted college credit at most colleges and major
of algebra where emphasis is placed on problem
universities throughout the country.
solving using equality, inequality, proportionality,
and function. Students explore simplifying
The specific skills required to pass this test include
expressions, solving linear and quadratic
the following: literary analysis of selected prose
equations, and graphing linear and quadratic
and poetry, analytical writing, application of
functions. Algebra I includes work with exponents,
analytical skills in major novels or other major
radicals, and polynomials. A TI-84+ graphing
literary works. Students will consider a work’s
calculator is used in this class.
structure, style and themes as well as smaller
elements such as the use of imagery, symbolism,
figurative language, and tone. Students are not
Geometry
required to take the AP examination in May,
(1 credit)
although I hope that they will. Students will receive
credit for the class whether or not they take or
Course Description: This course is an in-depth
pass the examination.
study of Euclidean geometry with an emphasis
placed on deductive reasoning and logical
This class is not closed to any student. Whether
thinking. Plane, coordinate, and three-dimensional
the student “places out” or not, the College Board
geometries are explored. Key concepts include
research shows those students’ scores increased
points, lines, planes, angles, triangles,
on nationally accepted exams due to the AP
quadrilaterals, other polygons, circles, and
course study. Students must be prepared for the
transformations. A TI-84+ graphing calculator is
heavy workload and the intellectual challenges
used in this class.
offered by the course.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I
Students are responsible for the AP exam fee
determined by the College Board.
Algebra II
Students are responsible for the Dual Credit fee
(1 credit)
determined by the dual credit college.
Course Description: Algebra II includes the
This course is weighted an additional 1 point.
concepts of solving open sentences with one or
more variables, algebraic operations with
polynomials and rational expressions, properties of
functions, matrices and determinants, graphing,
quadratic and higher degree functions, complex
numbers, conic sections, exponential and
logarithmic functions, sequences and series,
trigonometry, and probability. This course is
designed for preparation for calculus. A TI-84
graphing calculator is required.
8Calculus AB College Board Advanced Placement
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Exam at the end of the school year. A TI-84
Geometry graphing calculator is required.
Students are responsible for the AP exam fee
Trigonometry/PreCalculus determined by the College Board. Additional
(1 credit; Dual Credit Available) course materials may also need to be purchased
during the year.
Course Description: This yearlong course is a
compilation of various mathematical topics from Students are responsible for the Dual Credit fee
both Algebra and Geometry that serve to prepare determined by the dual credit college.
a student for further studies into the advanced
mathematical area of Calculus. Calculus is a vital This course is weighted an additional 1 point.
component of fields such as business, science,
medicine, engineering, and others. A TI-84 Prerequisite: Successful completion of
graphing calculator is required. Trigonometry /PreCalculus
When taking this course as Dual Credit, one (1)
additional quality point is factored into GPA and AP Statistics
college credit awarded. Students are responsible (1 credit; Dual Credit Available)
for the Dual Credit fee determined by the dual
Course Description: In this yearlong course
credit college.
students will explore ways to measure and to
validate data in both theory and application. The
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra
course will provide students tools by which to truly
II; A or B in Algebra II recommended
measure what the world is saying and teaching in
media, journals, and other areas. Students will
explore application throughout the course that is
AP Calculus: AB
highly applicable in daily life. Students enrolled in
(1 credit; Dual Credit Available)
an AP class should anticipate an accelerated pace
with additional coursework. Students are
Course Description: The Advanced Placement
responsible for the exam fee (approximately $95)
Program is sponsored by the College Board and
determined by the College Board. A TI-84 graphing
provides an opportunity for secondary school
calculator is required.
students to pursue and receive credit for
college-level coursework completed at the
Students are responsible for the AP exam fee
secondary level. Students enrolled in AP courses
determined by the College Board. Additional
are encouraged to take the AP exam at the end of
course materials may also need to be purchased
the year. While our core class is considered college
during the year.
preparatory, students enrolled in an AP class
should anticipate an accelerated pace with
Students are responsible for the Dual Credit fee
additional coursework. Students are responsible
determined by the dual credit college.
for the exam fee (approximately $95) determined
This course is weighted an additional 1 point.
by the College Board. Additional course materials
may also need to be purchased during the year.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra
This yearlong course explores the theoretical and
II with an A or B is required
applicable aspects of derivatives and integrals, the
two main areas of Calculus. The goal of the course
is for students to successfully complete the
9College Algebra Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra
(1 Credit; Dual Credit Required) II
Course Description: This yearlong college-level
course is designed for juniors and seniors. Topics
covered include: relations and functions, equations SCIENCE
and inequalities, complex numbers; polynomial,
rational, exponential and logarithmic functions;
Biology I
systems of equations, matrices and determinants,
(1 credit)
sequences and summation. A TI-84 graphing
calculator is required.
Course Description: This yearlong course
introduces students to the fundamentals of
Students are responsible for the additional dual
Biology. Biology is an introductory course
credit fee determined by the dual credit college.
emphasizing The College Board required biological
concepts within four “Big Ideas” – Evolution,
This course is weighted an additional 1 point.
Energy, Information, and Interactions. Students will
learn how to perform an experiment, write a lab
Prerequisite: Juniors or Seniors only; successful
report, graph scientific data, and convert metric
completion of Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II;
units using dimensional analysis.
minimum of C Average recommended
Honors Biology I
Business Math (1 credit)
(1 credit; Dual Credit Available)
Course Description: Honors describes a course or
Course Description: This course is designed to series of courses, open to interested students,
prepare students for roles as entrepreneurs, where the aim is to provide the skills and content
producers, and business leaders by developing knowledge that will translate into future AP course
abilities and skills that are part of any business success. While our core class is considered college
environment. A solid understanding of math preparatory, students enrolled in an Honors class
should anticipate an accelerated pace with
including algebra and basic geometry, provides the
additional coursework. This yearlong course
necessary foundation for students interested in
introduces students to the fundamentals of
careers in business and skilled trade areas. The Biology. Biology is an introductory course
content includes mathematical operations related emphasizing The College Board required biological
to accounting, banking and finance, marketing, and concepts within the four “Big Ideas” – Evolution,
management.earnings and taxes, checking and Energy, Information, and Interactions. There is an
savings accounts, loans, insurance, automobile emphasis on advanced science practices in the
expenses and housing expenses. laboratory. Students will learn how to perform an
experiment, write a lab report, graph scientific data,
and convert metric units using dimensional
When taking this course as Dual Credit, 1 additional
analysis. More in-depth questions are asked on
quality point is factored into GPA and college
each unit exam and lab as well as additional ACT
credit awarded. Students are responsible for the
Science Reasoning questions are covered in the
Dual Credit fee determined by the dual credit
course.
college.
This course is weighted an additional .5 point.
10Chemistry matter – characteristics, states and forces of
(1 credit) attraction; (3) Chemical reactions; (4) Rates of
chemical reactions; (5) Thermodynamics; and, (6)
Course Description: This course examines the Equilibrium. The students will use and understand
composition of various substances and the the major parts of scientific experimentation,
changes they can go through. It also shows interpretation, communication, and modeling. The
students how chemistry touches their lives almost students will perform at least 22 hands-on
everywhere and everyday, in medicine, the clothes laboratory investigations and two research
we wear, and the games we play, as well as the projects. They will learn how to design and
industries that make the things we use and God’s perform an experiment, gather and analyze
amazing creation. The basics of Chemistry will be scientific data, write laboratory reports, and draw
covered including the periodic table, atomic theory appropriate conclusions.
and structure, bonding in substances, simple
compounds, the mole, chemical reactions, This course is weighted an additional .5 point.
chemical equations, stoichiometry, states of
matter, and solution chemistry. The students will
use and understand the major parts of scientific
experimentation, interpretation, communication, Physics
and modeling. Students will perform at least 18 (1 credit)
hands-on laboratory investigations and will learn
how to design and perform an experiment, gather Course Description: By the end of this course
and analyze scientific data, and draw appropriate students will be familiar with the following
conclusions. concepts: Scientific processes and inquiry, one and
two dimensional kinematics, Newton’s three laws
of motion, forces, momentum, energy, rotational
Honors Chemistry mechanics, gravity, waves, sound, light,
(1 credit) electromagnetism, and modern physics. Students
will be adept at using and understanding the major
Course Description: Honors describes a course or parts of scientific experimentation, interpretation,
series of courses, open to interested students, communication, and modeling. Students will also
where the aim is to provide the skills and basics develop the necessary problem solving skills to
that will translate into future AP course success. prepare them for college and to be a lifelong
While our core class is considered college learner. Students will make connections to physics
preparatory, students enrolled in an Honors class and God’s amazing creation. The students will
should anticipate an accelerated pace with perform at least 22 hands-on laboratory
additional coursework. investigations and 4 projects. They will learn how
to design and perform an experiment, gather and
This course examines the composition of various analyze scientific data, write laboratory reports,
substances and the changes they can go through. and draw appropriate conclusions.
It also shows students how chemistry touches
their lives almost everywhere and everyday, in Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology
medicine, the clothes we wear, and the games we & Chemistry
play, as well as the industries that make the things
we use and God’s amazing creation. This yearlong
course is organized around the six big ideas that
are listed in the AP Chemistry curriculum
framework provided by the College Board. The big
ideas are: (1) Structure of matter; (2) Properties of
11AP Chemistry after successful completion of both high school
(1 credit; Dual Credit Available) Biology and Chemistry. AP Biology offers students
a solid foundation in introductory college-level
Course Description: The Advanced Placement biology. While our core class is considered college
Program is sponsored by the College Board and preparatory, students enrolled in AP Biology
provides an opportunity for secondary school should anticipate an accelerated pace with
students to pursue and receive credit for additional coursework. Students enrolled in this
college-level coursework completed at the course are expected to sit for the AP Biology exam
secondary level. Students enrolled in AP courses in May. Students are responsible for the exam fee
are expected to take the AP exam at the end of determined by the College Board. Students should
the year. Students enrolled in an AP class should anticipate an accelerated pace with additional
anticipate an accelerated pace with additional coursework.
coursework. This yearlong course is organized
around the six big ideas that are listed in the AP The course is organized around the four big ideas
Chemistry curriculum framework provided by the that are listed in the AP Biology curriculum
College Board. The big ideas are: (1) Structure of framework provided by the College Board. AP
matter; (2) Properties of matter – characteristics, Biology’s four Big Ideas are Evolution, Energy,
states and forces of attraction; (3) Chemical Information, and Interactions. Students will
reactions; (4) Rates of chemical reactions; (5) develop an appreciation for the study of life as well
Thermodynamics; and, (6) Equilibrium. Through as learn to identify and understand unifying
this curriculum, students will be prepared to take principles within a diversified world. At least 25%
the AP Chemistry College Board Advanced of total instructional time will be invested on
Placement Exam at the end of the school year. At laboratory experiments including student
least 25% of total instructional time will be laboratory reports. Additional time outside of class
invested on laboratory experiments including may be necessary to complete laboratory
student laboratory reports. Additional time outside assignments.
of class might be necessary to complete
laboratory assignments. Students are responsible for the AP exam fee
determined by the College Board.
Students are responsible for the AP exam fee
determined by the College Board. This course is weighted an additional 1 point.
Students are responsible for the Dual Credit fee Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology
determined by the dual credit college. and Chemistry
This course is weighted an additional 1 point.
AP Physics C: Mechanics, Electricity and
Magnetism
AP Biology (1 credit; Dual Credit Available)
(1 credit)
Course Description: Advanced Placement Physics
Course Description: The Advanced Placement C is a Calculus-based course that is designed to be
Program is sponsored by the College Board and taken by students after successful completion of
provides an opportunity for secondary school both high school Chemistry and Trig/Pre-Calc with
students to pursue and receive credit for concurrent enrollment in Calculus.
college-level coursework completed at the
secondary level. Advanced Placement Biology is a AP Physics C is designed to offer students a solid
year-long course designed to be taken by students foundation in college-level Physics-Mechanics with
12an introduction to college-level Physics-Electricity approach of the overall structure and function of
and Magnetism. the human body. Case studies will be incorporated
throughout the course to emphasize how each
This yearlong course is organized around the six organ system works in concert. Upon completion
big ideas that are listed in the AP Physics C - of this course, students will have more in-depth
Mechanics and the five big ideas listed in the AP understanding of the human body and how each
Physics C - Electricity and Magnetism curriculum organ works together in homeostasis. Laboratories
frameworks provided by the College Board. The will correspond with lessons, including dissections
big ideas for Mechanics are: Kinematics, Newton’s of different animal specimens for comparison with
Laws of Motion, Energy, Linear Momentum, humans. Students interested in achieving a
Circular Motion, Oscillations and Gravitation. The greater understanding for the human body and
big ideas for Electricity and Magnetism are: those pursuing college degrees in science will
Electrostatics, Conductors/Capacitors/Dielectrics, benefit from the class.
Electric Circuits, Magnetic Fields and
Electromagnetism. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology
and Chemistry
Students will be adept at using and understanding
the major parts of scientific experimentation,
interpretation, communication, and modeling. Zoology
Students will also develop the necessary problem (1 credit)
solving skills to prepare them for college and to be
a lifelong learner. Students will make connections Course Description: This yearlong course
to physics and God’s amazing creation. At least introduces students to the fundamentals of
25% of total instructional time will be invested on Zoology. Major biological principles and concepts
laboratory experiments including student in the structure and function of animals will be
laboratory reports. Additional time outside of class emphasized. Students will interact with various
might be necessary to complete laboratory living zoological species throughout the course.
assignments. Invertebrates and vertebrates will be studied along
with corresponding laboratories. Students may
Students are responsible for the AP exam fee dissect various specimens and/or organs for
determined by the College Board. anatomical comparison. Upon completion of this
course, students will appreciate the complexities of
Students are responsible for the Dual Credit fee zoological species living in the natural world.
determined by the dual credit college. Students interested in achieving a greater
understanding for animals and pursuing college
This course is weighted an additional 1 point. degrees in science will benefit from the class.
Prerequisite: Chemistry, and Trig/Pre-Calc with Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology
concurrent enrollment in Calculus and Chemistry
Human Anatomy/Physiology
(1 credit)
Course Description: This yearlong course
introduces students to the fundamentals of
Anatomy & Physiology. Study begins at the
cellular level and continues with a system-based
13World History (10th)
SOCIAL STUDIES (1 credit)
Course Description: This yearlong course studies
Oklahoma History (9th)
world history from the prehistoric period, all the
(.5 Credit)
way to the present. Students will see the birth and
development of Western and Eastern civilizations,
Course Description: The purpose of this course is
as well as the early civilizations of Africa and the
to study political institutions, social and cultural
Americas before Europeans from the west
developments, diplomacy, and economic trends in
connected those various world systems into a
Oklahoma history. We will interpret and analyze
sustained global system of interconnected
primary sources, and interpret our state’s history
economies. For the Christian scholar, the purpose
through eyewitness evidence and document based
of studying history is to fulfill the commandment
examination. Through this class, you will gain
of God to commit to memory and to consider His
practical knowledge of Oklahoma history and
acts on behalf of His creation. Research, fellowship,
practice critical thinking, reading, and writing skills.
and communication are essential to our
understanding of these acts. We must study, not
only to know ourselves and our ancestors, but to
United States Government (9th)
understand how our identity in Christ is more than
(.5 Credit)
our identity as Americans from the 21st century; the
gospel is a global phenomenon, and one whose
Course Description: American Government, a one
truth is not bound by our place and time. Cultures
semester course, will provide a foundation in the
throughout time have striven to preserve heritage
science of government to increase student
in the face of opposition, persecution, and
knowledge and skills in all facets of government.
socio-economic pressure, but our responsibility in
Students will understand their right to exercise
Christ is not to preserve our contemporary
more control over government at all levels. The
“American-ness” but to understand and preserve
course will be comprised of the following: the basic
the truth of God’s revelation to us.
principles on which American government is
based; insight into the origins, history, and
structure of government; issues of the American
AP World History (10th)
system; political groups and parties; the American
(1 credit)
system at local, state and national levels; the
relationship among local, state and national levels;
Course Description: AP World History is designed
the interaction among the three branches of the
to be the equivalent of a two-semester
national government; and, the rights, freedoms
introductory college or university world history
and responsibilities of American citizens.
course. In AP World History students investigate
Prominence will be given to the Constitution of the
significant events, individuals, developments, and
United States. American Government will seek to
processes in six historical periods from
help students understand these course elements
approximately 8000 B.C.E. to the present. Students
and to recognize how each applies to them
develop and use the same skills, practices, and
personally to enable each to exercise his or her
methods employed by historians: analyzing
franchise thoughtfully and effectively.
primary and secondary sources; developing
historical arguments; making historical
comparisons; and utilizing reasoning about
contextualization, causation, and continuity and
change over time. The course provides five themes
that students explore throughout the course in
14order to make connections among historical contextualization, comparison, historical causation,
developments in different times and places: and patterns of continuity and change over time.
interaction between humans and the environment; We will interpret and analyze primary sources, and
development and interaction of cultures; state frequently practice writing through analytically and
building, expansion, and conflict; creation, interpretive essays (document based questions
expansion, and interaction of economic systems; and thematic essays). Solid reading and writing
and development and transformation of skills, along with the willingness to devote
social structures. considerable time to outside reading and studying,
are necessary to be successful in this course.
Students are responsible for the exam fee
determined by the College Board. Additional Through this class, you will gain practical
course materials may also need to be purchased knowledge of U.S. history and practice critical
during the year. thinking, reading, and writing skills, all of which will
prepare you for the AP exam in May and your
This course is weighted an additional 1 point. future educational endeavors. The Advanced
Placement Program is sponsored by the College
Board and provides an opportunity for secondary
United States History (11th) school students to pursue and receive credit for
(1 credit) college-level coursework completed at the
secondary level. Students enrolled in AP courses
Course Description: In this year-long course, are encouraged to take the AP exam at the end of
students will be studying American history from the year. Students enrolled in an AP class should
pre-Columbian society to present day. The anticipate an accelerated pace with additional
purpose of this course is to study political coursework.
institutions, social and cultural developments,
diplomacy, and economic trends in U.S. history. We Students are responsible for the exam fee
will interpret and analyze primary sources, and determined by the College Board. Additional
frequently practice writing through analytical and course materials may also need to be purchased
interpretive essays (document based questions during the year.
and thematic essays). Through this class, students
will gain practical knowledge of U.S. history and This course is weighted an additional 1 point.
practice critical thinking, reading, and writing skills.
AP European History (10th-12th)
AP United States History (11th ) (1 credit; Dual Credit Available)
(1 credit)
Course Description: AP European History is a full
Course Description: APUSH is a challenging year course that focuses on European history from
course that is designed to be the equivalent of a 1450 (Renaissance) to the present. The course has
freshman college course in a high school setting. students investigate significant events, individuals,
We will be studying American history from technologies, and social movements in four
pre-Columbian society to present day. The historical periods, and develop historical methods
purpose of this course is to study American and (analyzing primary and secondary sources, making
National Identity, Politics and Power, Work and historical comparisons, chronological reasoning,
Exchange, Technology, Culture, Migration and and argumentation) employed by historians when
Settlement, Geography, Environment, and they study the past. The course also provides five
America’s Impact in the World. There will be an themes (interaction of Europe and the world;
emphasis on developing 4 key skills including poverty and prosperity; objective knowledge and
15subjective visions; states and other institutions of understanding of the principles of economics that
power; and God’s hand throughout history) that apply to an economic system as a whole . The
students explore to make connections among course places particular emphasis on the study of
historical developments in different times and national income and price-level determination, and
places. also develops students’ familiarity with economic
performance measures, the financial sector,
Students are responsible for the AP exam fee for stabilization policies, economic growth, and
each exam determined by the College Board. international economics .
Students are responsible for the Dual Credit fee Students are responsible for the AP exam fee for
determined by the dual credit college. each exam determined by the College Board.
This course is weighted an additional 1 point. Students are responsible for the Dual Credit fee
determined by the dual credit college.
AP Microeconomics This course is weighted an additional 1 point.
(.5 credit; Dual Credit Available)
Prerequisite: Juniors or Seniors only
Course Description: AP Economics is designed to
be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory
college Macroeconomics and Microeconomics AP United States Government & Politics
course. The purpose of the AP course in (1 Credit)
microeconomics is to give students a thorough
understanding of the principles of economics that Course Description: AP US Government, a full
apply to the functions of individual decision year course, will provide students with a
makers, both consumers and producers, within the foundation in the science, history and philosophies
economic system . It places primary emphasis on common to the government of the American
the nature and functions of product markets and people. The course will be comprised of the
includes the study of factor markets and of the following: the basic principles on which American
role of government in promoting greater efficiency government is based; insight into the origins,
and equity in the economy. history, and structure of government; issues of the
American system; political groups and parties; the
Students are responsible for the AP exam fee for American system at local, state and national levels;
each exam determined by the College Board. the relationship among local, state and national
levels; the interaction among the three branches
Students are responsible for the Dual Credit fee of the national government; and, the rights,
determined by the dual credit college. freedoms and responsibilities of American citizens.
For reasons of precedence, great prominence will
This course is weighted an additional 1 point. be given to the Constitution of the United States of
America, its foundational ideals, and the way those
Prerequisite: Juniors or Seniors only ideals have mutated and been re-imagined over
time. Great prominence will also be given to the
ideas, philosophies, concerns, and debates of the
AP Macroeconomics founding fathers, with particular attention to
(.5 credit; Dual Credit Available) conflicts or questions that remain a part of
contemporary political dialogue (such as the
Course Description: The purpose of the AP course precise enumeration of federal powers or
in macroeconomics is to give students a thorough relationship of the state and federal government).
16Finally, close attention will be paid to the role course materials may also need to be purchased
played by American policy as a global leadership during the year.
framework and great power template active on the
international stage. Students are responsible for the additional Dual
Credit fee determined by the dual credit college.
The Advanced Placement Program is sponsored
by the College Board and provides an opportunity This course is weighted an additional 1 point.
for secondary school students to pursue and
receive credit for college-level coursework Prerequisite: Juniors or Seniors only
completed at the secondary level. Students
enrolled in AP courses are encouraged to take the
AP exam at the end of the year. Students enrolled
in an AP class should anticipate an accelerated FINE ART ELECTIVES
pace with additional coursework.
Students are responsible for the AP exam fee Art I
determined by the College Board. Additional (.5 credit)
course materials may also need to be purchased
during the year. Course Description: This semester elective is
offered to all students who have not taken art at
This course is weighted an additional 1 point. the high school level. Students will explore the
following areas: design, drawing, painting,
Prerequisite: Juniors or Seniors only printmaking, and sculptural activities. The course
will focus on art appreciation, art history, and
written and verbal critiques as it relates to the
AP Psychology elements of art and principles of design.
(1 Credit; Dual Credit Available)
Course Description: In this year-long course, Art II
students will explore the ideas, theories, and (1 credit)
methods of the scientific study of behavior and
mental processes. Students will examine the Course Description: Art II is a yearlong course
concepts of psychology through reading and that builds on the student’s technical skill and
discussion and you’ll analyze data from foundation of knowledge developed in Art I. The
psychological research studies. study of the elements of art and principles of
design, color theory, vocabulary, and art history
The Advanced Placement Program is sponsored continue in Art II in a less teacher-directed
by the College Board and provides an opportunity situation. A more flexible and fluent use of the
for secondary school students to pursue and elements of art and principles of design, color
receive credit for college-level coursework theory, and vocabulary is stressed in Art II.
completed at the secondary level. Students Prerequisite: 2 semesters of lower level
enrolled in AP courses are encouraged to take the art/technology.
AP exam at the end of the year. Students enrolled
in an AP class should anticipate an accelerated Prerequisite: 2 semesters of lower level
pace with additional coursework. art/photo.
Students are responsible for the exam fee
determined by the College Board. Additional
17Drawing I Honors Studio Art
(.5 credit) (1 credit)
Course Description: This studio course is a one Course Description: Honors describes a course or
semester elective offered to students who have a series of courses, open to interested students,
desire to learn the fundamental skills of drawing where the aim is to provide the skills and basics
from reality; the course is highly recommended for that will translate into future AP course success.
students who plan to take AP Studio Art. Students While our core class is considered college
will learn the elements of art in relation to preparatory, students enrolled in an Honors class
observational drawing. Students use a variety of should anticipate an accelerated pace with
media, including graphite, charcoal and ink, to additional coursework. Additional materials may
draw from the still-life and the figure. Basic also need to be purchased. This yearlong course
principles of composition are stressed. offers the opportunity to complete high quality art
pieces. Students advance to new levels of
technical proficiency and expressive strength.
Photography I
(.5 Credit) This course is weighted an additional .5 point.
Course Description: This semester elective is Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art I and
offered to all students who have taken 1 semester Art II or Art I and Photography I and II
of Art. Students will learn how to manually operate
a DSLR camera. They will explore composition,
aesthetics, history, lighting, printing, traditional AP Studio Art
mediums and image editing tools for digital (1 credit)
photography. Limited cameras available for
short-term check out. Course Description: This is a rigorous college
level studio course offered to highly motivated
Juniors and Seniors who have taken Art I/Drawing 1
and Art II or Photo II. Coursework is designed to
Photography II build mastery in technique, composition/design,
(.5 credit) research, experimentation, and creative problem
solving. Critical thinking, objective analysis of
Course Description: Students continue to work in artwork, and the ability to communicate in the
both traditional film and digital mediums to build language of art will be developed and used
upon photographic skills and techniques acquired throughout the course. Developing meaningful
in Photo I. The course emphasizes conceptual peer relationships and self-motivation are
development, artistic direction, and personal necessary. Students must be willing to devote
expression in photography as an art form. This several hours per week of outside time to art
course may include, but is not limited to, production, research, and self-improvement.
researching the history of photography, making Maintaining an active art journal/sketchbook is a
connections to contemporary and community critical course requirement. The “exam portfolio”
photographers, critiquing with varied techniques, requires at least 24 high quality artworks to be
and experimenting with a variety of photographic completed and submitted to the College Board in
media. Cameras available for short-term May; students will declare their choice of portfolio
checkout. early in the year: 2-D, Drawing or 3-D, and work in
and out of the classroom toward fulfilling the
Prerequisite: Photography I requirements.
18This course is weighted an additional 1 point. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Debate I
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors
Studio Art Speech
(.5 Credit)
Debate I: Cross-Examination Course Description: Students gain theoretical and
(1 credit) applied knowledge of public speaking techniques.
Speeches will include introduction, informative,
Course Description: This class is intended to persuasive, major event, and oral interpretation.
provide classroom focus for continued Students will deliver speeches from manuscript,
development of speech and debate skills. The from notes extemporaneously, and from memory.
course focuses on debate and public speaking Students will also present a speech utilizing visual
events exclusively such as Lincoln-Douglas aides. Students will write speeches with the
Debate, Public Forum Debate, Extemporaneous rhetorical situation in mind and always consider a
Speaking, Oratory, Impromptu Speaking and Biblical worldview while constructing the speech.
Student Congress. Students will continue to Some topics for speeches will require students to
develop various reasoning devices, research skills, weave a biblical worldview throughout the
organizational skills,and critical verbal persuasive presentation, others will require them to grapple
skills. Through public speaking practice in the with contemporary topics without overtly including
classroom and in competition, students will scripture while maintaining a Biblical worldview.
develop the communication skills that they will
utilize in the academic, social, and workplace
settings. The Debate and Public Speaking Band
curriculum is designed to balance lecture with (1 credit)
skills development in a practical, fun environment.
Course Description: The Band Program includes
No previous debate experience required. instruction in Athletic Band performances, Jazz
Band, Concert Band, Drumline and Solo &
Ensembles at the District and State competition
Debate II: Cross Examination level. CCS standards align both the state and the
(1 credit; Dual Credit Available) National Standards of Music. Music theory and
improvisation skills are taught and reinforced
Course Description: This yearlong course is for within an ensemble structure. The Upper School
students with previous debate experience. The Band will perform for school and community
scope of this course embraces learning the events as well as concerts for parents. Enrollment
fundamentals of debate technique, critical in Band is required for participation in district and
thinking, and defending your faith against external state level honor groups
intellectual attacks. With debate, you will compete
at local OSSAA, regional, and national-level
tournaments. Students are required to debate at Orchestra
two tournaments each semester during (1 credit)
off-campus trips.
Course Description:The Orchestra class offers
Students are responsible for the additional Dual instruction on violin, viola, cello, and double bass
Credit fee determined by the dual credit college. instruments with a focus on the skills necessary for
long-term success. Fundamentals stressed include
proper posture and playing position, development
19of characteristic tone quality and training in music Theatre Production
literacy and theory. This class provides the (.5 or 1 credit)
opportunity for string players to advance their
playing abilities through ensemble experience, Course Description: Theatre Production is a class
individual or small-group lessons, and allows the designed for the student wanting to focus on the
opportunity for students to pursue additional production aspect of theatre. This course will
performing experiences outside the classroom include elements of directing, set design, and
setting. Enrollment in Orchestra is required for stagecraft skills. This class will focus on applying
participation in district and state level honor skills gained in the areas of improvisation,
groups. CCS standards align both the state and the movement, character analysis, scene work,
National Standards of Music. monologues, elements of comedy & drama,
analysis of dramatic literature, and technical
theatre. Students will utilize skills gained in their
Vocal Music core subjects to make the world of theatre come
(1 credit) alive. Some outside class time may be required.
Course Description: The Vocal Music Program
includes instruction in classic and modern singing
styles. Ensembles compete at the district and state FOREIGN LANGUAGE
levels. Individuals may compete at the regional,
district, and state levels. Enrollment in vocal music
is required for participation in district and state Spanish I
level honor groups.. (1 credit)
CCS standards align with the state and National Course Description: This yearlong course is an
Association of Music Education standards. Music introduction to the Spanish language and assumes
theory, notation, and sight-reading are taught no previous knowledge or limited knowledge. The
within an ensemble structure. class will use basic Spanish in speaking, writing,
reading, and listening skills. The students will
practice the language through conversation,
Theatre Arts games, apps, celebrations, and special projects.
(1 credit) God’s creation includes a variety of people and
languages. The study of cultures and languages is
Course Description: Theatre Arts is a yearlong necessary, then, for God’s children to
class designed for the beginner acting student and communicate the gift of salvation to various
gives a basis of knowledge of theatre to build people groups. Jesus told us, “Go into all the world
upon. Skills learned in class will include an and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark
introduction to improvisation, movement, 16:15). An awareness of culture and the ability to
character analysis, scene work, monologues, communicate using the Spanish language equips
elements of comedy & drama, analysis of dramatic students to serve God and others on a broader
literature, and an introduction to technical theatre. level.
Students will learn how to participate in and assist
with our School productions. Spanish II
(1 credit)
Course Description: This yearlong course is a
continuation of Spanish I. The students will
continue to use the language in speaking, writing,
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