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Secondary School CourseworkDocuments neeDeD for Verification each semester

curriculum Documents neeDeD

aesthetics art electiVeApproved by Diploma Staff

1 weekly time diary of hours spent in practice, instruction and performance

1 signed letter of verification from instructor

Portfolio of artwork (copies, no originals)

english grammar anD writing transition

My Mother Tongue, Wilson; IEW Elegant Essays Student Book

first semester

2 exercises

Unit 2 Review

1 writing sample from Elegant Essay

second semester

2 exercises

Unit 4 Review

1 descriptive or persuasive essay

composition iHow to Write a Story, Roddy

first semester

3-paragraph paper

1 short story

second semester

5-paragraph paper

1 short story

composition iiThe Lively Art of Writing, Payne

The Elements of Style, Strunk & White

first semester

Thesis-Support Essay (5 paragraphs)

5-Paragraph Essay

classical languages

greek i + iiBasics of Biblical Greek Grammar Student TextB.B.G.G. Student Graded ReaderB.B.G.G. Student WorkbookA Reader’s Greek New Testament

1 exam

2 quizzes/worksheets

1 translation

latin transitionLatin Alive – Book 1

1 exam

1 chapter review

latin iWheelock’s Latin Text, Ch. 1–23Cambridge Latin Student Text, Units 1& 238 Latin Stories

1 end-of-semester exam (posted on Diploma pages)

1 translation

1 quiz

1 written assignment

latin iiWheelock’s Latin Text, Ch. 24–40Cambridge Latin Student Text, Units 1& 238 Latin Stories

1 end-of-semester exam (posted on Diploma pages)

1 Latin story translation

1 final translation project (second semester only)

1 quiz

latin reaDingsThe Vulgate BibleConfessions of St. AugustineMedieval Mosaic: A Book of Medieval Latin Readings (abbreviated MM)

first semester

2 Vulgate translations or other equivalent translations

1 end-of-semester exam

second semester

2 Confessions translations or other equivalent translations

1 end-of-semester exam

moDern languages

french i, spanish iBob Jones Spanish IBob Jones French IRosetta Stone (Levels 1&2)

1 chapter test

1 end-of-semester exam (with oral and written sections)

2 quizzes or exercises

1 writing assignment (second semester)

french ii, spanish iiBob Jones Spanish IIBob Jones French IIDeux Mondes & Cahier d’excercicesRosetta Stone (Levels 3&4)

1 chapter test

1 end-of-semester exam (with oral and written sections)

2 quizzes

1 writing assignment

logic & rhetoric

associate logic iArt of ArgumentDiscovery of DeductionThe Fallacy Detective

1 Cumulative Fallacy Worksheet (Art of Argument)

2 written exercises

1 Lesson Cumulative Review (Discovery of Deduction)

logic iIntroductory Logic Student TextIntroductory Logic Test BookletIntermediate Logic Student TextIntermediate Logic Test BookletThe Fallacy Detective

1 comprehensive exam

2 written exercises

logic iiThe Argument BuilderThe Thinking Toolbox

1 written exercise

1 debate/presentation – video of presentation or summary of presentation and outline

rhetoric iAncient Rhetoric for Contemporary Students, Crowley & Hawhee

1 written exercise

1 rhetorical activity or worksheet

1 speaking assignment

1 comprehensive exam

rhetoric iiAncient Rhetoric for Contemporary Students, Crowley & HawheeThe Rhetoric & Poetics of Aristotle, Corbett

1 paper

1 presentation – video of presentation or summary of presentation and outline



math pre-algebraSaxon Algebra 1/2 Student Text Saxon Algebra 1/2 Answer Key and Tests Saxon Algebra 1/2 Solutions Manual Iogear Digital Scribe Pen & USB Receiver, model GPEN100C* (recommended)

1 end-of-semester exam (midterm or final)

1 chapter test

2 quizzes/exercises

algebra iElementary Algebra, Student Text (Ch. 1–17)Elementary Algebra, Teachers Manual (Ch. 1–17)


1 chapter test

2 quizzes/exercises

geometryGeometry Student Text (Ch. 1–16) Geometry Teacher’s Manual


1 chapter test

2 quizzes/exercises

algebra iiAlgebra & Trigonometry Student Text (Ch. 1–8)Algebra & Trigonometry Solutions Guide


1 chapter test

2 quizzes/exercises

pre-calculusAlgebra & Trigonometry Student Text (Ch. 9–15)Algebra & Trigonometry Solutions Guide


1 chapter test

2 quizzes/exercises

calculusCalculus: Early Transcendental FunctionsCalculus: Early Transcendental Functions Study & Solutions 1& 2


1 chapter test

2 quizzes/exercises

omnibus history surVey & transition

Veritas Press History Cards & List of Historical Literature

2 tests

1 worksheet

1 writing assignment

literature transition

List of Literature (please see course description) & Comprehension Guides

3 comprehension exercises

1 literature analysis paper (2nd semester only)

omnibus iOmnibus I: Biblical and Classical CivilizationsOmnibus I Primary Books (see Omnibus Reading List)

primary

1 semester final

1 essay or writing assignment

1 recitation or quiz

Omnibus I: Biblical and Classical CivilizationsOmnibus I Secondary Books (see Omnibus Reading List)

secondary

1 semester final



omnibus iiOmnibus II: Church Fathers Through the ReformationOmnibus II Primary Books (see Omnibus Reading List)

primary

1 semester final



Omnibus II: Church Fathers Through the ReformationOmnibus II Secondary Books (see Omnibus Reading List)

secondary

1 semester final



omnibus iiiOmnibus III: Reformation to the PresentOmnibus III Primary Books (see Omnibus Reading List)

primary

1 semester final



Omnibus III: Reformation to the PresentOmnibus III Secondary Books (see Omnibus Reading List)

secondary

1 semester final



omnibus iVOmnibus IV: The Ancient WorldOmnibus IV Primary Books (see Omnibus Reading List)

primary

1 semester final



Omnibus IV: The Ancient WorldOmnibus IV Secondary Books (see Omnibus Reading List)

secondary

1 semester final



omnibus VOmnibus V: The Medieval WorldOmnibus V Primary Books (see Omnibus Reading List)

primary

1 semester final



Omnibus V: The Medieval WorldOmnibus V Secondary Books (see Omnibus Reading List)

secondary

1 semester final



omnibus ViOmnibus VI: The Modern WorldOmnibus VI Primary Books (see Omnibus Reading List)

primary

1 semester final



Omnibus VI: The Modern WorldOmnibus VI Secondary Books (see Omnibus Reading List)

secondary

1 semester final





science general scienceExploring Creation with General ScienceStudent Text, Solutions & Tests, Companion CD

2nd quarter test (1st semester) or midterm exam

4th quarter test (2nd semester) or final exam

1 lab report (see Resources Page for format)

1 chapter test

physical scienceExploring Creation with Physical ScienceStudent Text, Solutions & Tests, Companion CD




1 chapter test

biologyExploring Creation with BiologyStudent Text, Solutions & Tests, Companion CD




1 chapter test

chemistryExploring Creation with ChemistryStudent Text, Solutions & Tests, Companion CD




1 chapter test

physicsExploring Creation with PhysicsStudent Text, Solutions & Tests, Companion CD




1 chapter test

organic chemistryOrganic Chemistry: A Brief Survey

1 problem set (End of Chapter Problems)

1 chapter test


marine biologyExploring Creation with Marine BiologyStudent Text, Solutions & Tests, Companion CD




1 chapter test

anatomy & physiology

The Human Body (Wile & Shannon)Student Text, Solutions & Tests, Companion CD




1 chapter test

electiVes u.s. goVernment A Noble ExperimentAnti-Federalist PapersU.S. ConstitutionDeclaration of IndependenceFederalist Papers

1 exam

1 paper

1 project

economicsBob Jones Economics

2 chapter tests

1 chapter review

healthBob Jones Health

2 module tests

1 chapter review

war between the states

The War Between the States

To be Defined

worlDView acaDemy camp

n/a

End of Term Submission Only:Certificate of completion

2-page paper

music – p.e. electiVe Elective Curriculum Needs Approval

1 wkly time diary of hrs spent in practice, instruction and performance

1 signed letter of verification from instructor

End of year portfolio (if applicable)