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High School Curriculum Overview

High School Art

Art 1: Introduction to High School Art • Elements and Principles • Use of Media • Studies in Ancient Art History • 2D and 3D artworks • Critiquing artist’s and student’s artwork

Art 2: Building on the information from Art 1 • Studies in Art History from

1000AD to 1500AD • Learning to use more advanced media materials • Continuing to grow in their

critiquing skills

Art 3: Building on Individual art talents • Students need Art 1 and 2 to

participate in this class, some exceptions made.

• Studies in Modern Art History 1600AD to today.

• Experimenting with modern media.

• Critique student work in the classroom.

Art 4:Independent In depth studies • Individual interests, experiment

with media, styles, subject matter, social issues, etc.

• Each 9wks there is an evaluation of student ‘growth’.

Field Trips


9th Bible – Characters of the Old Testament

1St Semester • Introduction to Bible Study Method: Observe, Interpret, Apply with year’s theme verse.

• Introduce 9 eras of the Old Testament / Utilize Bible study method with Adam & Eve.

• Utilize Bible study method with Noah.

• Review 9 eras of the Old Testament / Utilize Bible study method with Abraham.

• Connect stories of Abraham and Joseph.

• Utilize Bible study method with Joseph.

• Review 9 eras of the Old Testament / Utilize Bible study method with Moses.

• Review 9 eras of the Old Testament / Tell the story of Joshua and the conquest.

• Review 9 eras of the Old Testament / Tell the stories of the Judges of Israel.

2nd Semester • Utilize the Bible study method comparing Samson and Gideon.

• Utilize the Bible study method with Ruth and Boaz.

• Review 9 eras of the Old Testament / Connect stories of Samuel, Saul, and David.

• Tell the story of David and the Kingdom.

• Utilize the Bible study method with Solomon.

• Review 9 eras of the Old Testament / Connect Solomon with Elijah.

• Tell the stories of prophets and compare/contrast with Jonah.

• Review 9 eras of the Old Testament / Connect prophets with the captivity (Daniel and Jeremiah).

• Review 9 eras of the Old Testament / Connect captivity with return (Nehemiah & Ezra).

Textbooks - On the Old Testament by Mark Driscoll

Field Trips


10th Bible – The Life of Christ/Major Threats to the Gospel

1St Semester • Old Testament Longing: overview of the Old Testament and Inter – Testamental period giving a historical, religious,

and social backdrop for the birth of Christ.

• Birth of the Redeemer: in depth cultural look at the birth of John the Baptist and the birth of Jesus.

• The Silent Years of Jesus: examination of the life of Jesus between the ages of 13 and 30. Inferences are drawn from

scripture about what Jesus was like during these years (e.g. family life, schooling, socioeconomic status, employment,

etc.).

• The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus: looking at the beginning of Jesus ministry, the implications we can draw from

it about the future of His ministry, and the role of the Holy Spirit in His ministry.

• The Call of the Disciples: a look at each of the 12 disciples of Jesus, why He chose them, and what impact it had on

them and on His ministry.

• The Person of Jesus: answering the question from the Gospels, “Who is this man…”. Examining Jesus’ understanding

of Himself and His ministry/mission and also exploring what those around Jesus thought of Him.

• The Message of Jesus: very in depth look at the teachings of Jesus examining (in theory) all of Jesus’ parables

grouping them thematically and drawing out implications for the 1st century and also for us today.

• The Death of Jesus: a close examination at Jesus’ final week, execution, death and it’s implications.

• The Resurrection of Jesus: building a calculated defense of the Resurrection of Jesus by examining the most popular

arguments against the Resurrection. Supplemented specifically by Case for Christ’s chapter on the legitimacy of the

Resurrection.

2nd Semester • The Gospels: overview of the 4 gospels, the authors, audiences, purposes, and themes of each. Supplemented

specifically by Case for Christ’s chapter on the legitimacy of the gospels.

• Introduction to Major Threats to the Gospel: Atheism, Pantheism, Syncretism, Islam, Theological Liberalism, and

Cults posing as Christians.

• Atheism: examine worldview, beliefs, and how it is a threat to Christianity.

• Pantheism: (Hinduism [Buddhism], Taoism, etc.) examine worldview, beliefs, and how it is a threat to Christianity.

• Syncretism: (New Ageism, Baha’i) examine worldview, beliefs, and how it is a threat to Christianity.

• Islam: examine worldview, beliefs, and how it is a threat to Christianity.

• Theological Liberalism: (universalism, Jesus’ divinity, Biblical criticism, etc.) examine worldview, beliefs, and how it

is a threat to Christianity.

• Cults posing as Christianity: (Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witness, Unitarians, etc.) examine worldview, beliefs, and how it

is a threat to Christianity.

Textbooks - The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel - I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek

High School Curriculum Overview 10th Grade Girls’ Bible-‐The Life of Christ

Lessons

The 400 Silent Years & the Gospels Jesus’ Birth and Early Years Jesus’ Early Ministry Jesus Loves People The Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer Parables Miracles The Passion Week Triumphal Entry Betrayal/Arrest/Trial/Crucifixion Resurrection (Including proofs for the resurrection) The Early Church (Acts 1-‐ 9)

Scripture Memorization

Weekly quizzes over or several verses, with periodic cumulative review quizzes or tests Life Passages: John 15:1-‐27 Colossians 1:15-‐23 I.Corinthians 15:1-‐6

Projects

Group work: observation, interpretation, and application of Scripture texts throughout the year I Am pictures 1st Semester Group presentations: skit or video of a parable (The Good Samaritan, The Sower and the Seed, The Prodigal Son) 2nd Semester Group presentations: Radio Theater of The Birth of Christ or The Resurrection of Christ

Chapel Notes

Chapel notes taken weekly -‐Notes -‐Application


11th Grade Bible – The Life of Paul, The Great Missionary

1St Semester • Acts Chs. 1 – 6: Focus on the Growth of the Early Church.

• Acts Chs. 7 – 12: Focus on the transition of the focus from Jewish mission to Gentile mission.

• Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians: “Jesus + NOTHING = Salvation.”

• Acts Chs. 13 – 15: Paul’s First Missionary Journey / Jerusalem Council: Focus on perseverance.

• Acts Chs. 16 – 18: Paul’s Second Missionary Journey: Focus on getting the Gospel to the Greeks and largest cities.

• Paul’s 1st and 2nd Epistle to the Thessalonians: “Wrong theology usually leads to wrong living.”

• Acts Chs. 18 – 20 Paul’s Third Missionary Journey: Focus on Ephesus and ministry there.

• Paul’s 1st Epistle to the Corinthians: “Pride causes many issues in the church.”

2nd Semester • Paul’s 2nd Epistle to the Corinthians: “Suffering is a part of serving Christ.

• Paul’s Epistle to the Romans: “What is Paul’s understanding of the Gospel and it’s purpose?”

• Acts Chs. 20 – 23: Focus on Paul’s travel to Jerusalem, arrest, and defense before the crowds and Sanhedrin.

• Acts Chs. 24 – 26: Focus on Paul’s defense before Felix, Festus, and Herod Agrippa II.

• Acts Chs. 27 – 28: Focus on Paul’s final journey to Rome awaiting trial before Caesar.

• Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians: “Christ unites us by his death and resurrection.”

• Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians: “Joy in spite of suffering!”

• Paul’s Epistle to Philemon: “The Gospel transforms our relationships with one another.”

• Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians: “Christ has redeemed us by his death and resurrection.”

• Paul’s 1st Epistle to Timothy: “The Gospel causes visible, practical life change in those that believe it.”

• Paul’s Epistle to Titus: “There is an inseparable link between belief and behavior.”

• Paul’s 2nd Epistle to Timothy: “Persevere in the faith despite, suffering, hardship, etc.”

Textbooks - Forgotten God by Francis Chan - Unfashionable by Tullian Tchividjian

Field Trips

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Bible 12

SCRIPTURE STUDY • Observation, Interpretation,

Application used throughout the year as Bible study method.

• Life Passages:

o Hebrews 12:1-‐11 o Micah 6:8 o Matthew 5:1-‐20

• Key Scriptures for class:

o Amos o Matthew 5-‐7 o Isaiah o Luke

TOPICS • Define and discuss worldview. • Review the nature of God, man, sin,

Jesus, Holy Spirit, Church. • Review the Old Testament

chronology. • Introduce the time of the prophets

through a focus on the era of the Kingdom.

• Focus with application to personal

life on Amos and Isaiah with their emphasis on true worship, justice, and holiness.

• Consider contemporary issues from

Christian worldview.

• Read and discuss topics in Case for Faith by Lee Strobel – such as, suffering, hell, world religions, evolution, existence of God, doubt.

• Review the kingdom of God as

presented in Matthew.

PERSONAL RESPONSE • Weekly journal reflections based on

current topics. • Write a senior belief paper

presenting basic beliefs of personal faith.

Field Trips


Course Title: English 9-‐Honors

Vocabulary Workshop Level D:

• Word Study Vocabulary Skills • SAT/ACT Preparation Prompts • Weekly Exercises and Tests • Quarterly Cumulative

Reviews/Tests • Mid Year Cumulative Final • End of Year Cumulative Final

Literature • Summer Reading: • The Hobbit-‐Tolkien

• Elements of Literature: Third

Course (Holt Rinehart Winston)

• Short Stories: Collection 1-‐ “Facing Monsters”

o Literary Elements o Suspense o Plot Conflict

• Novel: To Kill A Mockingbird – H.

Lee o Outside Reading o Tests

• The Epic -‐ The Odyssey by Homer

o Greek gods and Culture o Epic Tale o Epic Hero o Homeric Simile

• Arthurian Legends • Novel: Arthur –S. Lawhead

o Lady of Shalott o Le Morte d’Arthur

• Short Stories: Collection 2 -‐“The

Human Spirit” o Character o Setting o Mood o Simile/Metaphor

• Animal Farm –G. Orwell

o Allegory o Satire o Fable

• William Shakespeare

o The Sonnet o Comedy-‐Much Ado About

Nothing o Tragedy-‐Romeo and Juliet

• Great Expectations – Dickens • Outside Reading Assignment

Writing/Grammar • Daily Journal Responses • Dialectical Reading Logs and

Project • Personal Narrative • Writing a News Story • Writing a Comparison/Contrast

Essay • Outside Reading Portfolio #1 • Research Paper -‐ Greek Culture • Descriptive Writing • Creating an Epic Power Point

Presentation • Background Research • Viable Sources • Cause and Effect Essay • Comparison/Contrast • Writing a Movie Review

• Writing a Reflection of Events • Writing an Autobiographical

Essay • Outside Reading Portfolio #2

Field Trips: Community Plays/Presentations if available


English 10 American Literature

Vocabulary Workshop Levels D/E: (Sadlier, 2012) • Word Study Vocabulary Skills • SAT/ACT Preparation Prompts • Weekly Exercises and Tests • Quarterly Cumulative

Reviews/Tests • Mid Year Cumulative Final • End of Year Cumulative Final

Literature • Summer Reading Novel: I Heard the Owl Call My Name –Craven • Literature: The American

Experience(Prentice Hall, 1996)

• Literary Elements • Native American (oral traditions,

symbols, creation stories) • Early Explorers • Puritan Literature: (selections

from Bradstreet, Taylor, Edwards) • The Crucible: DRAMA (Historical Context, Cultural Attitudes, Plot) • The Revolutionary Period:

o Autobiography o Oratory o Parallelism o Epistles o Slave Narratives

• A Growing Nation: (1800-‐1840) Selections from W. Irving, W.C. Bryant, and E.A. Poe

o Folk tales o Romanticism

• New England Renaissance: (1840-‐1855) Selections from Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, and poets

o Transcendentalism o Anti-‐transcendentalism

• Division and War: (1855-‐1865) o Spirituals o Autobiography o Narration

• Elements of Literature: Fourth

Course (Holt Rinehart Winston, 2000)

• Julius Caesar: William Shakespeare

o Tragedy Elements o Drama and Terms o Shakespearean Sonnets

Writing/Grammar • Daily Journal Responses • Dialectical Reading Logs • Writing Boot Camp: (Grammar, mechanics, usage, voice, sentence structure) • 4 Modes of Discourse: • Narration: Creation Story • Persuasion: Persuasive Pamphlet • Exposition:

o Lyric Poetry vs Plain Style • Description:

o Character Analysis • Persuasion: Writing a Speech • Adaptation of a Folk Tale

• Writing a Short Story • Comparison/Contrast Essays • Writing Portfolio • Narration: Autobiographical

Account • Research Report/Project • Writing a Sonnet • Multi-‐genre Project: Outside

Reading Projects (1 per semester)

Field Trips: Community Plays/Presentations if available

High School Curriculum Overview -‐ English 10 Honors

English 10 -‐ Honors

VOCABULARY Vocabulary Workshop, Level E Sadlier Oxford • Weekly completion of

15 workbook units with accompanying tests.

• Word lists

coordinated with SAT requirements.

LITERATURE The American Experience, Prentice Hall, 1996. Units: • American Dream – examine summer reading texts

The Great Gatsby and I Heard the Owl Call My Name.

• Puritan literature: Anne Bradstreet, Edward Taylor

• The Crucible including use of close reading journal • Literature of the Growing Nation – Irving, Bryant,

Poe • Literature of the New England Renaissance

Transcendentalists -‐ Emerson, Thoreau • Literature of the American Civil War – including

historical fiction • Literature of the Realistic, Regionalistic period –

My Antonia by Willa Cather, Twain, Bierce, Harte, Chopin

• Julius Caesar by Shakespeare

WRITING Units: • Writing Boot Camp – review of

basic components of effective writing.

• Writing the definition essay. • Writing a creative imitation. • Writing the descriptive essay • Writing the comparison essay • Writing the multigenre paper • Writing the creative essay • Writing the narrative essay

Field Trips

High School Curriculum Overview 11th/12th Grade English (every other year)

Or 11th Grade English

American Literature II

The Scarlet Letter The Moderns Hamlet The Chosen -‐ Potok Night-‐ Wiesel Authors of the present

Grammar

Agreement Verbs Pronoun Usage Commas Other Punctuation Verbals

Spelling/Vocabulary

Vocabulary Workshop – Level F Weekly lessons of 20 words -‐book exercises -‐quiz over spelling & vocab. Review Test after every 3 units

Writing

Writing workshop Summer reading essay College admissions application: interview Essay SAT Prep Essays Business letter American novel critique (essay of detail) Expository Paragraphs: descriptive, compare/ contrast, cause/effect Essay of reason Research paper American novel literary analysis

Field Trips


11/12 Grade English (every other year) OR

12th Grade English

British Literature

Anglo-‐Saxon Literature Medieval Literature Renaissance Literature Macbeth Restoration and 18th Century Lit. Romantic Literature Victorian Literature The Importance of Being Earnest Modern Literature

Grammar

Agreement Commas Other Punctuation Pronoun Usage

Spelling/Vocabulary

Vocabulary Workshop – Level G Weekly lessons of 20 words -‐book exercises -‐quiz over spelling & vocab. Review Test after every 3 units

Writing

Writing Workshop Summer Reading Essay Beowulf Obituary British Novel Critique(outside reading) Comparison/Contrast Essay (Canterbury Tales characters) Macbeth/Lady Macbeth Character Analysis Research Essay British Novel Literary Analysis (outside reading)

Field Trips

High School Curriculum Overview -‐ English 11/12 Honors – American Literature

VOCABULARY LITERATURE WRITING

Vocabulary Workshop, Level F Sadlier Oxford Weekly completion of 15 workbook units with accompanying tests. Word lists coordinated with SAT requirements.

The American Experience, Prentice Hall, 1996. Units:

• Close reading skills as examine summer reading texts –Cry, the Beloved Country and Mere Christianity

• Short stories of the Realistic, Regionalistic, Naturalistic period – Crane, London, Gilpin

• Literature of the Harlem Renaissance • Our Town by Thornton Wilder • Short stories of the contemporary period –

Hemingway, Steinbeck, Welty, Faulkner • Analysis of poetry of the contemporary period • The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams • The Chosen by Chaim Potok including coming

of age poems and stories • Hamlet by Shakespeare

Units:

• Writing the effective editorial • Writing effective college

application essays • Writing effective descriptive

essays • Writing effective synthesis

essays • Writing effective analysis,

synthesis essays • Writing effective reflective

essays • Writing effective example

essays

Field Trips

High School Curriculum Overview -‐ English 11/12 Honors – British Literature

VOCABULARY LITERATURE WRITING

Vocabulary Workshop, Level G Sadlier Oxford Weekly completion of 15 workbook units with accompanying tests. Word lists coordinated with SAT requirements.

The British Experience, Prentice Hall, 1996. Units:

• Close reading skills as examine summer reading texts – Screwtape Letters and Brave New World – with companion nonfiction essays

• Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Lewis Stevenson with close reading journals

• Literature of the Anglo Saxon period – Beowulf

• Literature of the Medieval Period – Sir Gawain…, Le Morte d’Arthur, Canterbury Tales.

• Outside reading of British authors • Literature of the Renaissance – Shakespeare’s

Sonnets, Macbeth, Milton, Herbert, Herrick • The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar

Wilde • Modern short stories • Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

Units:

• Writing the effective comparison essay

• Writing effective college application essays

• Writing effective cause/effect essays

• Writing effective synthesis essays

• Writing effective analysis, synthesis essays

• Writing effective reflective essays

Field Trips

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11th & 12th Grade Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition

VOCABULARY Vocabulary Workshop, Level F Sadlier Oxford • Weekly completion of


• Word lists


LITERATURE Literature and Composition, Bedford St. Martins, 2011. Units:

• Close reading skills as examine essays of Nabakov, Wolfe, Prose and summer reading text Crime and Punishment.

• Review stylistic literary analysis • Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka with selected

poetry analysis • Antigone and Oedipus the King by Sophocles • Contemporary poetry analysis • Contemporary short stories • The Awakening by Kate Chopin with selected

poetry analysis • The Dead by James Joyce • 13,14,16,17th century poets including

Shakespeare and Donne • Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton • 19th century poetry • Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad with

selected poetry and shorter prose selections • Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan • Hamlet by Shakespeare

WRITING Units:

• Writing the effective essay with a change in point of view.

• Writing the effective college application essay.

• Writing the effective poetry analysis essay

• Writing the effective prose style analysis essay

• Writing the effective essay in response to a critic’s evaluation of a novel

• Writing an effective free response in 40 minutes.

Field Trips


11th & 12th Grade Advanced Placement English Language and Composition

VOCABULARY Vocabulary Workshop, Level G Sadlier Oxford • Weekly completion of


• Word lists


LITERATURE The Language of Composition, Bedford St. Martins, 2008. Units:

• Close reading skills as examine essays of Nabakov, Wolfe, Prose, Kennedy and summer reading texts of Mystery and Manners, Teaching A Stone to Talk, Soul Survivor.

• Review stylistic analysis • Analyzing visual arguments • Examine analysis of written argument

including classical appeals, Toulmin method • Analysis of essays written about Education • Analysis of essays written about Community • Analysis of essays written about Science and

Technology • Analysis of essays written about Popular

Culture • Analysis of essays written about Nature • Analysis of essays written about Politics • Analysis of essays written about Sports and

Fitness • Analysis of essays written about Work

WRITING Units:

• Writing the effective evaluative argument

• Writing the effective causal argument

• Writing the effective classification essay

• Writing the effective proposal essay

• Writing the effective definition essay

• Writing an effective free response in 40 minutes.

• Writing an effective synthesis essay.

Field Trips


ALGEBRA I – 8th-‐9th grade

1st Semester • Foundations for Algebra • Solving/Graphing Equations • Solving/Graphing Inequalities • Functions • Linear Functions • Systems of Equations and Inequalities

2nd Semester • Exponents and Polynomials • Factoring Polynomials • Quadratic Functions and Equations • Data Analysis and Probability • Exponential and Rational Functions • Rational Functions and Equations


GEOMETRY – 9th-‐10th grade 1st Semester • Points, Lines, Planes, and angles

• Reasoning and Proof • Parallel and Perpendicular Lines • Congruent Triangles • Relationships in Triangles • Proportions and Similarity • Right Triangles and Trigonometry

2nd Semester • Quadrilaterals • Transformations • Circles • Areas of Polygons and Circles • Surface Area • Volume


ALGEBRA II -‐ High School Curriculum Overview – 10th, 11th, & 12th grade

1st Semester • Equations and Inequalities • Linear Equations and Functions • Systems of Linear Equations and

Inequalities • Matrices and Determinants • Quadratic Functions

2nd Semester • Polynomials and Polynomial Functions

• Powers, Roots, and Radicals • Exponential and Logarithmic Functions • Rational Equations and Functions • Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections • Sequences and Series • Probability and Statistics • Trigonometric Graphs, Identities, and

Equations


Conceptual Math – 10th, 11th, & 12th grade

Conceptual Mathematics Content Standards and Objectives

Conceptual Mathematics objectives include major topics from algebra and geometry and extend these ideas to practical usage. Basic ideas of probability and statistics and the mathematics of finance are included. These big ideas are to be presented in the context of their historical development. Full integration of calculators, computers, and interactive utilities are essential for mastery. The West Virginia Standards for 21st Century Learning include the following components: 21st Century Content Standards and Objectives and 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools and content standards and objectives.

1st Semester • Review Algebra I Concepts • Use a variety of Problem Solving Strategies • Interpret Graphs • Emphasis on data collections and analysis • Apply appropriate formulas to solve

workplace problems (w/reasonableness) • Calculate costs, interest, finance charge,

loan payment, and tax functions (budget) • Investing money over time • Apply Pythagorean Theorem, Similar

Triangles, and right triangle trigonometry

2nd Semester • Compute measurements to solve real-‐world problems (building deck, stairs, etc.)

• Integrate historical development of math • Interdisciplinary integration • Probability Investigations & possible

outcomes • Central Tendency and representations of it • Statistical tools in the workplace – quality

control, marketing and predicting trends • Algebra II Preparation


Precalculus

Functions • Describe domain and range of

functions • Graph functions • Describe symmetry, continuity,

critical points and extrema, and end behavior

• Find average and instant rate of change of functions

• Perform operations on functions and compositions of functions

• Use variation problems to solve equations

• Understand relationships between functions and their inverses

• Solve real world scenarios using functions

Polynomial and Rational Functions • Solve quadratic, polynomial,

rational, and radical equations and inequalities

• Graph quadratic, polynomial, radical, and rational functions

• Perform partial fraction decomposition

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions • Graph exponential and

logarithmic functions • Solve exponential and

logarithmic equations and inequalities

• Understand and use laws and properties of logarithms and exponents

Data Analysis • Understand trends in real world

data • Perform linear regressions and

other regressions to real world data

• Make predictions about real world data using regressions

Conics and Parametrics • Graph circles, ellipses,

hyperbolas, and parabolas • Identify conics by their

equations • Solve systems of non-‐linear

equations


Honors Pre-‐calculus

Functions • Describe domain and range of

functions • Graph functions without a

calculator • Describe symmetry, continuity,

critical points and extrema, and end behavior

• Find average and instant rate of change of functions, and find instant slope

• Perform operations on functions and compositions of functions

• Use variation problems to solve equations

• Understand relationships between functions and their inverses

• Solve real world scenarios using functions

Polynomial and Rational Functions • Solve quadratic, polynomial,

rational, and radical equations and inequalities

• Graph quadratic, polynomial, radical, and rational functions

• Perform partial fraction decomposition

• Describe nature of vertical and horizontal asymptotes of functions

• Understand how to find domain issues for rational and radical functions

• Fully factor and simplify complex rational expressions

• Derive the quadratic formula

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions • Graph exponential and

logarithmic functions without a calculator

• Solve exponential and logarithmic equations and inequalities

• Understand and use laws and properties of logarithms and exponents

• Translate back and forth between logarithmic and exponential notations

• Use exponential and logarithmic properties to solve real world problems

Data Analysis • Understand trends in real

world data • Perform linear regressions and

other regressions to real world data

• Make predictions about real world data using regressions

• Understand the nature of logistic models and their maximum values

Conics and Parametrics • Graph circles, ellipses,

hyperbolas, and parabolas with a given equation

• Identify conics by their equations

• Solve systems of non-‐linear equations

Limits • Find limits graphically • Find limits algebraically • Estimate limits • Use limits to describe

continuity


AP Calculus

Limits • Estimate limits • Find limits algebraically • Understand and use properties

of limits • Evaluate one-‐sided limits • Evaluate and use limits to

infinity • Describe continuity using limits • Use limits to find slopes of

tangent lines

Derivatives • Use the limit definition of the

derivative • Find and use rules for

differentiation • Use derivatives to solve

particle and linear motion problems

• Perform and use implicit differentiation

Applications of Derivatives • Find critical values using

derivatives • Understand and use theorems

about the derivative • Find critical points and extrema

using derivatives • Sketch curves using information

from derivatives • Solve optimization and related

rates problems using derivatives

• Understand and solve differential problems

Integration

• Find and use antiderivatives • Find area under the curve • Understand and use the definite

integral • Find the average value of a

function • Estimate area under a curve

Applications of Integration • Find the area between two

curves • Find volume of a solid • Find volume of a solid with

known cross sections

Field Trips

• Math Field Day • AP Mock Exam


Trigonometry

Trigonometric Ratios • Find and use trigonometric

ratios • Find trigonometric ratios for

an angle with given points on its terminal side

Solving Triangles • Find the sides and angles of

triangles based on given information

• Understand and use the Law of Sines

• Understand and use the Ambiguous Case for the Law of Sines

• Understand and use the Law of Cosines

Conversions • Convert degree measurements

to degrees, minutes, and seconds

• Find coterminal angles • Find reference angles • Convert angle measurements to

radians

Unit Circle • Find trigonometric ratios using

points along the unit circle • Find inverse trigonometric

ratios

Trigonometric Functions • Graph trigonometric functions • State and use amplitude, period,

and phase shifts to graph • Graph inverse trigonometric

functions

Trigonometric Equations • Find and use trigonometric

identities • Solve trigonometric equations • Find area of a sector


Music

Choir Proper Posture Proper tone production Proper diction Sight reading keys of C, G, D, A, F, A, A minor and D minor Tempo Marks Presto, Allegro, Moderato, Adagio, Andante, Largo Dynamics pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff Crescendo/Decrescendo Articulations

Staccato, legato, accent, marcato, allargando, ritardando, rallentando, Niente, Accelerando, A tempo

Phrasing Conducting 4/4, 3/4, 2/4 patterns Dynamic change Phrase shape

Concert Band (9-‐12)

-‐Marching Band will take a majority of the Fall Semester. Band Camp required before school starts. (Exceptions for new families) -‐ Concert Music will be worked on as well -‐Students will be challenged with higher graded traditional and modern band literature. -‐students will learn all 12 Major Scales and second semester begin to memorize scales -‐weekly or semi-‐weekly playing tests -‐compete at the Region 10 Ratings Festival in Bridgeport -‐Will compete in ACSI West Virginia Academic Day Ratings Festival -‐participate in various fundraisers for the band program

High School Band -‐ Will travel to ratings festival in Bridgeport every year, Will travel to ACSI Academic Day when not hosted at Trinity Christian School. The marching band will go to football games and other performances/parades. Trips to competitions in theme parks will occur every couple years.


Physical Education


Physical Science

What is Science: scientific method and basic lab skills

Matter: particles, classification of matter, changes in matter, changes in state

Measurement: scientific measurements, accuracy and precision, calculations, and measuring matter

Kinematics: introduction to mechanics, describing motion

Dynamics: forces, Newton’s Laws, gravity and free fall

Energy: nature of energy, classification of energy and energy conservation

Work and Simple Machines: work and mechanical advantage, levers, wheels, gears, and pulleys, inclined planes, wedges, and screws

Electricity: static electricity and electric fields, electrical current and Ohm’s Law, electrical circuits

Magnetism: magnetism and magnets, electromagnetism

Fluid Mechanics: properties of fluids (as time permits)

Thermodynamics: thermal energy, temperature, heat (as time permits)

Periodic Phenomena: periodic motion and waves, sound, and light

The Structure of Matter: the atom, elements and the Periodic Table

Introduction to Chemistry: bonding and compounds, chemical reactions, mixtures and solutions, and acids/bases/salts LABS: Students use and apply knowledge via 25-‐40% lab work This work entails the proper use of equipment for testing and measurement. Students will follow standard scientific method to solve problems, test hypothesis, gather and analyze data, and evaluate validity of findings. The use of tables, spreadsheets, and graphs to organize and present information is encouraged and modeled

Application: Students interact with resources and current topics in science via: Article reviews Guest speakers: WVU graduate students, working scientists or related careers using applied science (Aerospace and NASA resources)

Field Trips: visit local power sources: wind farm, dam, and power plant

Field investigation: Canaan Valley Science Institute for interaction in a field exercise requiring scientific methodology


Honors Physical Science What is Science: scientific method and basic lab skills

Matter: particles, classification of matter, changes in matter, changes in state

Measurement: scientific measurements, accuracy and precision, calculations, and measuring matter

Kinematics: introduction to mechanics, describing motion

Dynamics: forces, Newton’s Laws, gravity and free fall

Energy: nature of energy, classification of energy and energy conservation

Work and Simple Machines: work and mechanical advantage, levers, wheels, gears, and pulleys, inclined planes, wedges, and screws

Electricity: static electricity and electric fields, electrical current and Ohm’s Law, electrical circuits

Magnetism: magnetism and magnets, electromagnetism

Fluid Mechanics: properties of fluids (as time permits)

Thermodynamics: thermal energy, temperature, heat (as time permits)

Periodic Phenomena: periodic motion and waves, sound, and light

The Structure of Matter: the atom, elements and the Periodic Table

Introduction to Chemistry: bonding and compounds, chemical reactions, mixtures and solutions, and acids/bases/salts LABS: Students use and apply knowledge via 25-‐40% lab work This work entails the proper use of equipment for testing and measurement. Students will follow standard scientific method to solve problems, test hypothesis, gather and analyze data, and evaluate validity of findings. The use of tables, spreadsheets, and graphs to organize and present information is encouraged and modeled

Application: Students interact with resources and current topics in science via: Article reviews Research paper Independent Lab: design, perform, and submit a scientific investigation in a formal report before experts and peers (TCS Science Fair) Guest speakers: WVU graduate students, working scientists or related careers using applied science (Aerospace and NASA resources)

Field Trips: visit local power sources: wind farm, dam, and power plant

Field investigation: Canaan Valley Science Institute for interaction in a field exercise requiring scientific methodology


Biology

Science of Biology: scientific method and basic lab skills The Chemistry of Life: matter, energy, solutions, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids Cytology: cell theory, cellular organization, homeostasis, energy relationships, photosynthesis, cell respiration protein synthesis, and metabolism Bacteria: classification, morphology, reproduction, growth, disease and disorders Genetics: cell division, meiosis, heredity, Mendelian genetics, DNA and RNA, genetic engineering History of Life: Darwin’s theory of evolution, evolution of populations, theory of intelligent design Classification of organisms: scientific names, biological keys The Biosphere: changes and human interactions Ecosystems and Communities: nature of ecology, ecosystem defined , niches, and pollution Kingdom Protista: classification, general characteristics of algae and molds Kingdom Fungi: classification of, general characteristics of fungi and lichens Kingdom Plant: nonvascular and vascular plants: roots, stems, leaves, reproduction, adaptations Kingdom Animalia: invertebrates, arthropods, ectothermic vertebrates, endothermic vertebrates classification of and general characteristics

Labs: Students use and apply knowledge via 25-‐40% lab work Use of microscope, preparation of slides-‐skill development and use of materials Dissections-‐apply skills with equipment, stereoscope, and microscope to describe and apply knowledge of systems DNA-‐technique and analyses of DNA-‐apply information to basic understanding of role of DNA in the world Growing bacterial specimens-‐technique and analysis to better understand relationship of bacteria and daily lives -‐analyze and understand function of antibiotics and uses of bacteria Testing pH , proteins, lipids, osmosis-‐use equipment, apply techniques, draw conclusion about cell function Punnett squares-‐use skills to deduce relationships and use of graphics to organize information Various other investigations developing skills in observation, proper data collection, and problem solving Labs are organized according to scientific method and assignments require use of tables, spreadsheets, and graphs to organize and represent information Application: Students interact with resources and current topics in science via: Article review Guest speakers: WVU forensics staff , working scientists or related careers Field Trips: Pittsburgh Zoo Lab: careers in Zoology Field investigations : Friends of Decker’s Creek study of macro-‐invertebrates : WVU Forensics Lab


Honors Biology Science of Biology: scientific method and basic lab skills The Chemistry of Life: matter, energy, solutions, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids Cytology: cell theory, cellular organization, homeostasis, energy relationships, photosynthesis, cell respiration protein synthesis, and metabolism Bacteria: classification, morphology, reproduction, growth, disease and disorders Genetics: cell division, meiosis, heredity, Mendelian genetics, DNA and RNA, genetic engineering History of Life: Darwin’s theory of evolution, evolution of populations, theory of intelligent design Classification of organisms: scientific names, biological keys The Biosphere: changes and human interactions Ecosystems and Communities: nature of ecology, ecosystem defined , niches, and pollution Kingdom Protista: classification, general characteristics of algae and molds Kingdom Fungi: classification of, general characteristics of fungi and lichens Kingdom Plant: nonvascular and vascular plants: roots, stems, leaves, reproduction, adaptations Kingdom Animalia: invertebrates, arthropods, ectothermic vertebrates, endothermic vertebrates classification of and general characteristics

Labs: Students use and apply knowledge via 25-‐40% lab work Use of microscope, preparation of slides-‐skill development and use of materials Dissections-‐apply skills with equipment, stereoscope, and microscope to describe and apply knowledge of systems DNA-‐technique and analyses of DNA-‐apply information to basic understanding of role of DNA in the world Growing bacterial specimens-‐technique and analysis to better understand relationship of bacteria and daily lives -‐analyze and understand function of antibiotics and uses of bacteria Testing pH , proteins, lipids, osmosis-‐use equipment, apply techniques, draw conclusion about cell function Punnett squares-‐use skills to deduce relationships and use of graphics to organize information Various other investigations developing skills in observation, proper data collection, and problem solving Labs are organized according to scientific method and assignments require use of tables, spreadsheets, and graphs to organize and represent information Application: Students interact with resources and current topics in science via: Article review Research paper Guest speakers: WVU forensics staff , working scientists or related careers Independent Lab: design, perform, and submit in a formal report to experts and peers Field Trips: Pittsburgh Zoo Lab: careers in Zoology Field investigations : Friends of Decker’s Creek study of macro-‐invertebrates : WVU Forensics Lab


Chemistry

1. Science Fundamentals

a. Scientific method b. Measurements c. Dimensional Analysis

2. Antacids a. Types of matter b. Nomenclature c. Acid & base characteristics &

reactions d. Balancing Equations

3. Airbags a. States of matter & properties b. Density c. Gas behavior & gas laws d. The mole

4. Glowing Things a. Atomic theory b. Periodic table c. Light Energy & Matter

5. Soap a. Bonding b. Molecular shapes c. Polarity d. Intermolecular forces

6. Soft Drinks a. Solutions and electrolytes b. Concentration c. pH d. solubility e. stoichiometry

7. Hot and Cold Packs a. Endothermic & exothermic b. Calorimetry c. Enthalpy of reactions

Chemistry is taught as a hands-‐on lab course. Experiments and simple mini-‐lab activities are performed as appropriate throughout the discussion of the concepts. At times videos and demonstrations are safer and/or more appropriate for the subject matter. Several experiments utilize digital sensors and computers.

Textbook: Discovering Chemistry You Need to Know, Deters, Kendall Hunt 2009

Additional Materials: worksheets, activities, lab experiments from Vernier, Zumdahl, Prentice Hall, and Kendall Hunt.


Chemistry-‐Honors

1. Atomic Theory 2. Lab Procedures and Safety 3. Nomenclature 4. Stoichiometry 5. Chemical Bonding 6. Intermolecular Forces 7. Solutions 8. REDOX Reactions 9. Thermodynamics 10. Equilibrium 11. Gases & Solids 12. Acids & Bases

Chemistry is taught as a hands-‐on lab course. Experiments and simple mini-‐lab activities are performed as appropriate throughout the discussion of the concepts. At times videos and demonstrations are safer and/or more appropriate for the subject matter. Several experiments utilize digital sensors and computers. At the end of the year a few AP© lab experiments are performed.

HS ChemSolutions curriculum is used with Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation, Zumdahl as a reference. Additional materials include worksheets, activities, and lab experiments from Vernier, Zumdahl, Prentice Hall to supplement the HS ChemSolutions materials.


AP Chemistry

8. Structure of Matter

a. Atomic theory b. Chemical bonding c. Stoichiometry

9. States of Matter a. Gas laws b. Kinetic Molecular Theory c. Intermolecular forces d. Solutions e. Electrochemistry

10. Reactions a. Types

i. Precipitation ii. Acid-‐base iii. Nuclear

b. Thermochemistry c. Equilibrium d. Kinetics

For this AP© course, 22 labs are required by the College Board. Some experiments performed actually fulfill 2 or 3 of the 22 requirements. Several experiments utilize digital sensors and computers.

The AP© Chemistry Exam is administered off-‐campus by an approved proctor and scheduled by The College Board

during the first 2 weeks of May. All students enrolled in AP© courses at TCS are required to take that AP© Exam. The student is responsible for the test fee.

AP ChemSolutions curriculum is used daily with Chemistry, Zumdahl 6th edition as a resource. Lab manuals from Vernier, Zumdahl, and Vonderbrink supplement the AP ChemSolutions experiments. The Shakhashiri Workbook for General Chemistry is also used as a supplement.


Physics

1. Matter and Energy

e. Major areas of physics f. Scientific method g. Significant figures

11. Mechanics-‐ General a. Vectors b. 1-‐ and 2-‐ Dimensional motion c. Motion and forces d. Work-‐kinetic energy theorem e. Relationships among work,

time, power, force and speed 12. Mechanics-‐ Specific

a. Universal Gravitation b. Centripetal movement c. Torque and simple machines d. Fluids

13. Waves a. Simple Harmonic Motion b. Hooke’s Law c. Wave types d. Sound e. Light f. Reflection and Refraction

14. Electricity a. Capacitors b. Current and Resistance c. Circuits

Physics is taught as a hands-‐on lab course. Experiments and simple mini-‐lab activities are performed as appropriate throughout the discussion of the concepts. At times videos and demonstrations are safer and/or more appropriate for the subject matter. Some experiments involve the usage digital sensors with computers.

As a culminating activity for the course, a field trip to Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh is planned. Physics Day is scheduled in May each year. The students are assigned specific questions to answer and problems to solve mathematically that match rides and the environment at the park.

Textbook: Physics, Serway and Faughn, Holt 2006

Additional Materials: Worksheets, Mini-‐lab Activities, Lab Experiments (Holt, Glencoe, Vernier)


9th grade History

World History (General & Honors) Creation & Early World History • Creationism Contrasted with Evolutionary Viewpoints • Men, Monkeys, and Missing Links • History of the Earth: Geology Ancient Mesopotamia: The World’s First Civilization • Life in the Fertile Crescent • Between the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers • 5 Key Traits of a Civilization • City-‐States of Ancient Sumer Ancient Egypt • Importance of the Nile River • Farmers of the Nile River Valley • Joseph & His Time in Egypt Assyria, Babylon, and Persia • Assyria-‐ Their Dominance, Brutality, and Fall • Babylon-‐ Nebuchadnezzar and Their Fall • Persia-‐ Cyrus the Great and Their Spread Classical Greece & Hellenization • City-‐States of Greece • Scientists, Mathematicians, and Philosophers of Greece • Alexander the Great and Spread of Greek Culture The Roman Republic • Development of Republican Government • Problems Arise From Inside and Outside the Republic The Roman Empire & Germanic Tribes • The Triumvirate and Formation of the Empire • Augustus Caesar and Future Emperors • The Weakening of the Roman Empire • Life Among Europe’s Germanic Tribes

The Fall of Rome, Spread of Christianity, Rise of Byzantine Empire • Germanic Tribes Threaten the Roman Empire • Christianity Spreads Throughout the Roman World • Importance of Constantine and the Byzantine Empire


Spanish

SPANISH 1: Textbook: Schmitt, Conrad J. Asi se dice! 1. Columbus, Ohio: Glencoe/McGraw-‐Hill, 2009. Textbook and Workbook Goals and Objectives:

1. Communication: Students will learn to communicate in Spanish. A. Students will ask and respond to questions on everyday topics, such as foods, time, weather, days, months,

seasons, colors, family members, rooms in a house, places in a city and numbers. B. Students will compose simple declarative and interrogative sentences in the present tense. C. Students will ask and respond appropriately t o statements on a variety of everyday topics, such as greetings,

introductions, basic needs, family, shopping, sports, likes and dislikes.

2. Cultures: Students will gain knowledge and understanding of Spanish culture. A Students will describe various aspects of Hispanic cultural practices and perspective on such topics as food and family.

3. Connections: Students will connect with other disciplines and acquire information using the Spanish language. A. Students will recognize products of Spanish-‐speaking countries such as art and music. B. Students will locate Spanish-‐speaking countries and identify major geographical features.

4. Comparisons: Students will develop insight into the nature of language and culture. A. Students will demonstrate an awareness of formal and informal forms of the Spanish language. B. Students will compare aspects of Spanish –speaking cultures, such as food, family, national and religious holidays.

Projects: This year (2012-‐2013), the Spanish 1class includes 2 country projects/reports (one each semester) on any Spanish-‐speaking country. Also, at Trinity, we learn Bible verses in Spanish, which will help students, learn more words in that language, as well as to be able to share a verse from the Bible with someone who speaks Spanish. The more preparation we have, the more we will be able to be used by God to bring His love to other people. 1 Peter 3:15 reminds us to “always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…”


Spanish


1. Listening: A. Understand main ideas and some details of material on familiar topics. B. Understand simple to more complex statements and questions.

2. Speaking: A. Participate in simple face-‐to-‐face conversations. B. Create statements and questions to communicate independently. C. Cope successfully in social and survival situations. D. Acquire and provide information. E. Express feelings and opinions.

3. Reading:

A. Understand main ideas and some detail of material on familiar topics. B. Understand simple statements and questions.

4. Culture:

A. Develop a knowledge and appreciation for Spanish culture through the study of customs, arts, geography, history and literature.

B. Compare one’s own culture to the Spanish way of life. Projects: This year (2012-‐2013), the Spanish 2 class includes 2 country projects/reports (one each semester) on any Spanish-‐speaking country. Also, at Trinity, we learn Bible verses in Spanish, which will help students learn more words in that language, as well as to be able to share a verse from the Bible with someone who speaks Spanish. The more preparation we have, the more we will be able to be used by God to bring His love to other people. 1 Peter 3:15 reminds us to “always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…”


Spanish


1. Engage in conversation in Spanish to express feelings and ideas and to exchange opinions. 2. Demonstrate understanding of spoken and written Spanish on a variety of topics. 3. Present information and ideas to an audience through speaking and writing in Spanish. 4. Demonstrate understanding of social interaction patterns within Spanish culture(s). 5. Analyze and use different patterns of communication and social interaction appropriate to the setting.

Projects: This year (2012-‐2013), the Spanish 3 class includes:

A. 2 country projects/reports (one each semester) on any Spanish-‐speaking country. B. A Spanish cooking show (all in Spanish and with a Spanish cuisine, complete with the history of the

cuisine).

Also, at Trinity, we learn Bible verses in Spanish, which will help students learn more words in that language, as well as to be able to share a verse from the Bible with someone who speaks Spanish. The more preparation we have, the more we will be able to be used by God to bring His love to other people. 1 Peter 3:15 reminds us to “always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…” Field Trips: One lunch trip each semester to Rio Grande Restaurant to practice speaking and understanding Spanish and to try a variety of Spanish food. Upon returning, the students write a reflection on their trip.


Spanish

SPANISH 4: Textbook: Garganigo, John F., et al. Huellas de las literaturas hispanoamericanas, Second Edition. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc., 2002. Goals and Objectives:

1. Students will engage in conversation in Spanish to express feelings and ideas and to exchange opinions. 2. Students will demonstrate understanding of spoken and written Spanish on a variety of topics. 3. Students will present information and ideas to an audience through speaking and writing in Spanish. 4. Demonstrate understanding of social interaction patterns within Spanish culture(s). 5. Students will apply knowledge of Spanish language and culture(s) to further knowledge of other

disciplines. 6. Students will analyze and use different patterns of communication and social interaction appropriate t o

the setting. Projects: This year (2012-‐2013), the Spanish 4 class includes:

A. 2 country projects/reports (one each semester) on any Spanish-‐speaking countries. B. A Spanish cooking show (all in Spanish and with a Spanish cuisine, complete with the history of the

cuisine). Also, at Trinity, we learn Bible verses in Spanish, which will help students learn more words in that language, as well as to be able to share a verse from the Bible with someone who speaks Spanish. The more preparation we have, the more we will be able to be used by God to bring His love to other people. 1 Peter 3:15 reminds us to “always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…” Field Trips: One lunch trip each semester to Rio Grande Restaurant to practice speaking and understanding Spanish and to try a variety of Spanish food. Before the trip, students prepare conversations in Spanish and speak only in Spanish at the restaurant. Upon returning, the students write a reflection on their trip.


SUBJECT: French I (Grades 9-‐12) TEXT: Glencoe French I Bon Voyage book and workbook

VOCABULARY GRAMMAR CULTURE

1st Semester (introductory lessons A-‐F and chapters 1-‐5)

Alphabet Greetings/Introductions/Names Numbers 0-‐100 Days/Months/Year Time Adjectives Cognates Family School/School subjects and supplies Home/ Neighborhood Restaurants/Meals

Articles: definite, indefinite, partitive (singular/plural) Nouns (singular & plural) Subject Pronouns Formal vs. Informal Agreement of Adjectives Regular verbs: ER Irregular verbs: ETRE, AVOIR, ALLER, PRENDRE, Contractions with prepositions Infinitives Negation

Francophone World overview Francophone country report Geography of France French in the United States French School System French student typical day French music: create own French song Families and homes in Francophone countries Eating habits in the United States vs. those in the Francophone world

2nd Semester (chapters 6-‐12)

Food and Beverages Stores Shopping Clothing Air Travel Train Travel Team Sports/Physical Activities Seasons/Weather Seasonal Activities Personal Grooming Habits Daily Routine/Family Life

Irregular verbs: FAIRE, POUVOIR, VOULOIR, METTRE, VOIR, CROIRE, SORTIR, PARTIR, DORMIR, SERVIR, DIRE, ECRIRE, LIRE, BOIRE, DEVOIR, RECEVOIR Possessive Adjectives Comparative Form Regular verbs: IR, RE Quantitative Expressions Demonstrative Adjectives Passe Compose Interrogative Expressions Reflexive Verbs

French food-‐shopping customs Clothes shopping in Francophone countries Art Nouveau Clothing Project Air travel to and from France: planning a trip to France Train trips in Francophone Africa Popular Sports in Canada and Francophone Africa Winter Carnival in Quebec Family routines in France and Francophone Africa

Field Trips:

• WVU or FSU International Fair (if offered) • Broadway renditions of famous French plays or movies (Les Miserables) if in Morgantown or Pittsburgh • Cirque de Soleil performance (if traveling through Pittsburgh) • Possible trip to Europe (combined with Spanish department) as approved by Superintendent


SUBJECT: French I (Grade 8) (for HS credit) TEXT: Glencoe French I Bon Voyage book and workbook


1st Semester (introductory lessons A-‐F and chapters 1-‐5)

Alphabet Greetings/Introductions/Names Numbers 0-‐100 Days/Months/Year Time Adjectives Cognates Family School/School subjects and supplies Home/ Neighborhood Restaurants/Meals

Articles: definite, indefinite, partitive (singular/plural) Nouns (singular & plural) Subject Pronouns Formal vs. Informal Agreement of Adjectives Regular verbs: ER Irregular verbs: ETRE, AVOIR, ALLER, PRENDRE, Contractions with prepositions Infinitives Negation

Francophone World overview Francophone country report Geography of France French in the United States French School System French student typical day French music: create own French song Families and homes in Francophone countries Eating habits in the United States vs. those in the Francophone world


Food and Beverages Stores Shopping Clothing Air Travel Train Travel Team Sports/Physical Activities Seasons/Weather Seasonal Activities Personal Grooming Habits Daily Routine/Family Life

Irregular verbs: FAIRE, POUVOIR, VOULOIR, METTRE, VOIR, CROIRE, SORTIR, PARTIR, DORMIR, SERVIR, DIRE, ECRIRE, LIRE, BOIRE, DEVOIR, RECEVOIR Possessive Adjectives Comparative Form Regular verbs: IR, RE Quantitative Expressions Demonstrative Adjectives Passe Compose Interrogative Expressions Reflexive Verbs

French food-‐shopping customs Clothes shopping in Francophone countries Art Nouveau Clothing Project Air travel to and from France: planning a trip to France Train trips in Francophone Africa Popular Sports in Canada and Francophone Africa Winter Carnival in Quebec Family routines in France and Francophone Africa

Field Trips:

• WVU or FSU International Fair (if offered) • Broadway renditions of famous French plays (Les Miserables) if in Morgantown or Pittsburgh • Cirque de Soleil performance (if traveling through Pittsburgh) • Possible trip to Europe (combined with Spanish department) as approved by Superintendent


SUBJECT: French II (Grades 9-‐12) TEXT: Glencoe French II Bon Voyage book and workbook


1st Semester (review lessons A-‐F and chapters 1-‐5)

REVIEW OF: School/School subjects and supplies Daily Routine/Family Life Stores/Shopping Travel Sports NEW: Leisure Activities Health and Medicine Telecommunications Travel Bank and Postal Services

REVIEW OF: Articles: partitive (singular/plural) Agreement of Adjectives Regular verbs: ER, IR, RE Irregular verbs: ETRE, AVOIR, ALLER, PRENDRE, FAIRE, POUVOIR, VOULOIR, SORTIR, PARTIR, DORMIR, SERVIR, Infinitives Contractions with prepositions Passe Compose Reflexive Verbs Negation NEW: Irregular verbs: SAVOIR, CONNAITRE, SOUFFRIR, OUVRIR, VENIR Object pronouns: direct vs. Indirect Imperative tense Imperfect tense Geographical Prepositions Relative Pronouns

Cultural Activities in Paris Medical Services in France Telecommunications in France vs. the United States Train travel abroad French teen spending habits compared to American teen spending habits


Food/Food Preparation Cars and Driving Public Transportation Medical Emergencies Hotels/Lodging Rural and Urban Life

Future tense Passive construction Conditional tense Dependent Clauses Interrogative Pronouns Superlative construction Adverbs Question Formation-‐extended Time Expressions Irregular verbs: SUIVRE, CONDUIRE, VIVRE

Cuisine of Various French Provinces Driving rules and regulations in France Medical Emergencies and Hospitalizations in France Types of Lodging in France Use of the bus and subway in France Farm Life in France

Field Trips:

• WVU or FSU International Fair (if offered) • Broadway renditions of famous French plays or movies (Les Miserables) if in Morgantown or Pittsburgh • Cirque de Soleil performance (if traveling through Pittsburgh) • Possible trip to Europe (combined with Spanish department) as approved by Superintendent • Trip to a French restaurant in Pittsburgh


SUBJECT: French III (Grades 10-‐12)

TEXT: Glencoe French II Bon Voyage book and workbook, Un Coup d’Oeil Sur La France, French Grammar Three years, Various Videos on French Historical Events and Famous People


1st Semester (Glencoe French II Bon Voyage chapters 12-‐14; Un Coup d’Oeil Sur La France chapters 1-‐5: La Geographie de La France; French Grammar Three years chapters 1-‐5, 20-‐21)

Holidays and Celebrations Social Etiquette Professions Geographical expressions associated with chapters 1-‐5 of Un Coup d”oeil Sur La France book

Verb Tenses through Verb Charts: Present, Imperative, Imperfect, Passe Compose Stress Pronouns Object Pronouns (in-‐depth) Restructuring questions into answers Reading Comprehension (texts all in French)

Family Celebrations in France National Holidays in France Social Etiquette in France compared to the United States Advantages of Learning French for Future Employment Careers that use French Language France and its Neighbors Mountains and Rivers in France Major French Cities Paris Monuments Important French provinces

2nd Semester (Un Coup d’Oeil Sur La France chapters 6-‐28: L’Histoire de La France; French Grammar Three years chapters 6-‐10,17,22-‐24)

Expressions associated with French historical accounts in chapters 6-‐28 of Un Coup d”oeil Sur La France book Expressions/new words drawn from French film renditions of French historical events

Verb tenses through Verb Charts: Future, Conditional, Subjunctive, Passe Simple Pluperfect verb tense Past Conditional verb tense Present and Perfect Participles Negation (in-‐depth) Relative pronouns (in-‐depth) Prepositions (in-‐depth) Adjectives/Adverbs Use (in depth)

Vercingetorix and Julius Ceasar Saint Genevieve and Attila the Hun Clovis (1st King of the Francs) Charles Martel: Invasion of Arabs Charlemagne and his Empire William the Conqueror Saint Louis Joan of Arc Louis XI unifies the Kingdom Francois I Henri IV Absolute rule of Louis XIV Louis XV and Louis XVI French Revolution Napoleon I the Great The Restoration and 2nd Republic The 2nd Empire and Napoleon III The 3rd Republic France in WWI and WWII Charles de Gaulle: the New Republic Modern France

Field Trips:

• WVU or FSU International Fair (if offered) • Broadway renditions of famous French plays (Les Miserables) if in Morgantown or Pittsburgh • Cirque de Soleil performance (if traveling through Pittsburgh) • Possible trip to Europe (combined with Spanish department) as approved by Superintendent • Trip to a French restaurant in Pittsburgh • Final Oral Exam at Public Venue


SUBJECT: French IV (Grades 11-‐12)

TEXT: Grammar Three years, Le Petit Prince, La Belle et La Bete, Film renditions of both books

1st Semester (La Belle et La Bete and Intro to Le Petit Prince)

Students will:

• use lists of sequence words to help understand events in La Belle et La Bete • use circumlocution to explain in French the meanings of words that they do not know how to translate • research the background and context of the story by following the life of the author • explore philosophy and symbolism in La Belle et La Bete • monitor personal patterns of intonation and pronunciation • examine the role and significance of objects, images, products and symbols of the target culture(s) from an

historical perspective. • expand personal use of the target language (e.g., teaching mini lessons to elementary students, tutoring)

within and beyond the school setting.

2nd Semester (Le Petit Prince)

Students will:

• use lists of sequence words to help understand events in Le Petit Prince • use circumlocution to explain in French the meanings of words that they do not know how to translate • research the background and context of the story by outlining the author’s autobiographical elements in the

story • explore philosophy and symbolism in Le Petit Prince • keep a French journal • role play key elements of the book • engage in extended written and spoken dialogue (e.g., interviews, detailed descriptions, narrations) • monitor personal patterns of intonation and pronunciation • produce cohesive, well-‐organized, spoken and written communications based on topics of personal, general

and current interest applying different verb tenses learned in French III • examine the role and significance of objects, images, products and symbols of the target culture(s) from an

historical perspective. • expand personal use of the target language (e.g., teaching mini lessons to elementary students, tutoring)

within and beyond the school setting.

Field Trips:

• WVU or FSU International Fair (if offered) • Broadway renditions of famous French plays (Les Miserables) if in Morgantown or Pittsburgh • Cirque de Soleil performance (if traveling through Pittsburgh) • Possible trip to Europe (combined with Spanish department) as approved by Superintendent • Trip to a French restaurant in Pittsburgh • Final Oral Exam at Public Venue


Health

Unit 1 – Physical Health • Intro to the Human Body • 11 Body Systems • Nutrition • Fitness & Exercise • Infectious Diseases • Non-‐infectious Diseases

Unit 2 – Mental Health • Stress & Anxiety • Life Management • Made in His Image

Unit 3 – Social Health • Head to Toes – Hygiene • Risky Business – First Aid • Responsibility as a Christian,

Person, Citizen • Maturity • Changing relationships –

Friends & Family Unit 4 – Spiritual Health

• Building Spiritual Muscles. • Reaching your Potential

Field Trips

Documents

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