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Junior High School Class Descriptions

Junior High Students can take Section A and/ or Section B classes. They will automatically be enrolled in the Wednesday

afternoon Bible class.

 

SECTION A: MORNING CLASSES (FULL YEAR): $555/sem plus books (see book list)

8th Grade Science: Students will study Space and Earth Science using Bob Jones University Press to examine God's

handiwork, including the sun, moon stars, planets, asteroids, comets, and meteors. Students will see the perfection of God's

design in a study of the earth, including the atmosphere, the lithosphere, and the hydrosphere. (see book list)

Prerequisites: 7th Grade Science (see book list)

Lab Fee: $15/sem

 

7th Grade Science: Students will do a thorough study of Life Science using Bob Jones University Press with an emphasis

on Bible integration and compliance with national and state science standards, enhanced appendices on classification

and biomes, and an expanded glossary and index. (see book list)

Prerequisites: none

Lab Fee: $15/sem

 

8th Grade English: This course provides students with a strong overall English study using literary works as the basis for

reading, writing, discussion, and vocabulary. Special attention will be given to grammar and sentence structure for

preparation for high school using Bob Jones Writing and Grammar. (see book list)

Prerequisites: 7th Grade English

 

7th Grade English: This course will equip students to transition from elementary school into junior high school and focus

on language structure and writing skills. Students will read literature, study vocabulary and continue with grammar

using Bob Jones Writing and Grammar. (see book list)

Prerequisites: none

 

Pre-Algebra: This course will introduce high school students to the beginning concepts of algebra and algebraic

expressions using the Bob Jones Pre-Algebra. (see book list)

Prerequisites: 7th Grade Math

 

7th Grade Math: Students will master math fundamentals to prepare them to move into algebra and the higher math

courses using Bob Jones Fundamentals of Math. (see book list)

Prerequisites: none

 

SECTION B CLASSES: AFTERNOON CLASSES - $445/ semester plus books (see book list); other electives may

be offered for spring semester

 

4th Hour 7th -8th World History and Geography (Social Studies subject): Students will world history and world

geography, including map skills and memorization, in a context of learning about different cultures.

Prerequisites: none

Supply Fee: $10

 

5th Hour Prophetic Art (1st semester): Students will be exposed to different works of art - learning about style,

composition and technique. Students will practice fundamentals as well as learn more about what “prophetic

art” is and how God uses it. This is a hands-on class with a wonderful artist who will be teaching. We hope to

be able to do some city displays as well. (Previous art experience is not required.)

Prerequisites: none

Supply Fee: $20

 

5th Hour Elective – Choir: This is a mixed choir (boys and girls). Students will sing different styles of music,

learn some basic sight-reading and pitch skills and perform at the end of the semester. (Previously choir

experience is not a pre-requisite, however a 30 second song will be sung individually the first day of class to

ensure pitch-blending. )

Prerequisites: none

Supply Fee: $20

 

6th Hour Elective – Web Design and Video Broadcasting - This class will be a hands-on website building class

incorporating topics like the following:

• Building a Website as a platform on which to broadcast

Web Terminology

Basic Editing - as much as I can teach without the students having the actual software

Filming techniques

Story Board ie: Planning the Broadcast and Writing a Script

Film and Sound

Broadcasting on the Web - ie: on the student's websites

Lighting

Green Screen and Backgrounds

Producing a DVD

Prerequisites: none

Class Fee: $10

 

6th Hour Elections and Current Events - This class will equip students with a basic understanding of how our

election process works, including watching the elections this fall and also doing a mock school election

complete with campaign speeches and voting! Also some general current events will be covered as well.

Prerequisites: none

Current Event Resource Fee: $20

 

BIBLE

On Wednesday afternoons, students will learn different methods to study the Bible including topical studies,

word studies, passage studies, etc. Some class time will focus on different key themes in the Word that are

relevant to what God is speaking to our students. Memorization will also be included.

Prerequisites: none

Cost per semester: $150, plus $40 book and supply fee