Earth Science: Virtual School (Ignitia)

Prerequisite: None

Eligibility: 9, 10, 11, 12

The Earth Science course is a study of the earth, its place in the universe and the general concepts of Earth Science that are significant to all Christians.  The course concentrates on the celestial sphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere.

Physical Science (Apologia)

Prerequisite: None

Eligibility: 9

This course discusses such topics as the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, environmentalism, the physics of motion, Newton’s Laws, gravity, and astrophysics.  There are many hands-on experiments to do.  This course continues to guide students to master scientific material and defend their faith using scientific knowledge. It is an excellent course for preparing the student to take a college-prep high school science curriculum.

Biology (Apologia)

Prerequisite: Physical Science or equivalent 

Eligibility: 9, 10,11,12

This course is designed to be the student’s first high school science course and is a college-prep biology course that provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology. Heavily emphasizing the vocabulary of biology, it provides the student with a strong background in the scientific method, the five-kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection, and ecosystems. It also provides a complete survey of the five kingdoms in Creation. Students who take and understand this course will be very well prepared for a tough university biology course.

 Honors Biology (Bob Jones)

Prerequisite:  A in preceding science course

Eligibility: 9,10,11,12

The Honors Biology courses are a study of cells, genetics, microbes, protozoan, plants and animals.  The students will learn how to use a microscope and how to make slides.  Honors Biology is a more in-depth study with an essay component used for testing.

AP Biology (Seven Star Online)

Prerequisite: A in Honors Biology, G.P.A. 4.0 or higher

Eligibility: 10,11,12
The AP Biology course is designed to give students a first year introductory biology experience.  Paramount to this experience is addressing content within the three basic subject areas, molecules and cells, heredity and evolution, and organisms and populations.  Included in this experience are a variety of laboratory experiences, including the 12 AP Biology labs.  Through completion of course activities, students acquire a framework for understanding science as a process, recognizing unifying themes, and applying the knowledge they gain to critical thought about environmental and social issues. 

This course is designed to be highly teacher facilitated. Instructors give a great deal of specific and timely feedback per lesson as students progress through the course.  Students have opportunities for oral examinations, discussions, and whiteboards.  Additionally teachers conduct online synchronous Elluminate sessions that require critical thinking and analysis.

In addition, this course is accompanied by an online tutorial and review that uses released AP Exams.  Students are given systematic and timed practice for all portions of the exam.  Students receive specific feedback on progress and mastery levels on the practice exams.

Chemistry (Bob Jones)

Prerequisite: Algebra II credit or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II

Eligibility: 10, 11, 12

The Chemistry course is a study of substances: what they are made of, how they react, and how they change.  The fundamental ideas of chemistry deal with the nature of elements and the ways in which elements combine to form compounds.  Some topics discussed include atomic theory, equations, the periodic table, acid-base theories and chemical bonding.

AP Chemistry (Prentice Press)

Prerequisite: A in Chemistry; teacher recommendation

Eligibility: 11, 12

The objective of the AP Chemistry course is to continue preparing students who plan to attend a university or college for study in Science and/or Engineering.  Students are encouraged to take the AP Chemistry Exam given in May.      

Honors Physics (Bob Jones)

Prerequisite: Modeling Functions or Pre-Calculus or concurrent enrollment in either 

Eligibility: 11,12

The Physics course covers the study of motion, forces, and energy.  The students will see how God endowed the universe with all types of energy to enable it to run its course.  Forces bonding the nuclei of atoms as well as forces that keep the planets in orbit around the sun are studied keeping in mind that God is the source of all power in the entire universe