Social Sciences

Hands-On Geography, Exploring Countries & Cultures: Marilynn Bonner (click for bio)

Geography prepares students for a global future and provides a context for understanding world events. Students learn basic skills and background knowledge for navigating the world and understanding the relationships among people and places. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they investigate the topography, climate, economy, culture, political systems, and demographics of modern countries in the western hemisphere, South Pacific, and Western Europe. Major local, national, and world events will be emphasized throughout the year. Students will develop research skills by studying various visuals and illustrations using maps of the seven continents.

Required Text: TBD
Other Supplies: A sketchbook (that would be their homework/travel journal, notes) and an atlas is recommended, pencils, markers/colored pencils
Available: 8-10th grade
Annual Tuition: $585 (lab fee included)

Hands-On History 1: Tammy Hoffman (click for bio)

Hands-on World History 1 will explore the story of our world through engaging activities, readings, and discussion. We will start at the beginning with creation and travel through India, Greece and Rome. We’ll learn about the ways the life and death of Jesus changed the world and wrap up our study in the Middle Ages. We will use Exploring World History Part 1, by Ray Notgrass, which teaches students to understand history from a Christian worldview of faith in God and respect for the Bible. Students will gain a rich, meaningful understanding of world history by reading the history narrative and completing engaging hands-on projects that will make world history come alive!

Requirements:
- The student will read the required passages, play review games, take quizzes and work on presentations, and projects.
- Class time will be used for discussions, questions, presentations, and working on projects.
Texts:
- Exploring World History Part 1 (2014 printing)
Course Credit: 1 history credit
Available: 8th & 11th
Annual Tuition: $585 (lab fee included)

Hands-On History 2: Tammy Hoffman (click for bio)

Hands-on World History 2 will explore the story of our world through engaging activities, readings, and discussion. We will start with The Renaissance period and work our way through the age of exploration as new worlds were discovered. We’ll learn about revolutions and world wars and wrap up with a broad survey of the making of modern Asia, Latin America, and Africa. We will use Exploring World History Part 2, by Ray Notgrass, which teaches students to understand history from a Christian worldview of faith in God and respect for the Bible. Students will gain a rich, meaningful understanding of world history by reading the history narrative and completing engaging hands-on projects that will make world history come alive!

Requirements:
- The student will read the required passages, play review games, take quizzes, and work on presentations and projects.
- Class time will be used for discussions, questions, presentations, and working on projects.
Texts:
- Exploring World History Part 2
Prerequisite: None
Course Credit: 1 history credit
Available: 8th & 11th
Annual Tuition: $585 (lab fee included)

Government & Economics: Matthew Bonner (click for bio)

Government:

The purpose of this class is to examine the function of Government in society. Starting with the definition of government and an overview of the various types of governments in the world, we will then dive into the specifics of US Government(s). This deep dive will include an examination of how the federal system of government works, including National, state, county, city, and even stretch into other forms of governments as well as historical changes over time. It will also examine the three branches, first as an overview, and then into details including the bureaucratic function, the various chambers of congress (national, state and local) and the hierarchy of the courts. We will examine the role and history of political parties. Finally, and most importantly, we will look at your role in this, including your rights and duties and obligations as a citizen of the United States of America as well as your expected role as a citizen of the world, community and society.

During this part of the class, students will be required to be active participants. This will include class participation, as well as regular weekly 5-minute presentations on assigned tasks. Tests and grading will be based on class participation, notes, as well as notes from other students' presentations.

Economics:

This section of the class will start with key concepts of macroeconomics, including supply and demand, international trade, deficits and inflation, as well as a dive into various forms of economics systems, including capitalism and socialism. Overtime, we will transition into an overview of microeconomics and examine how economic decisions that you make, or a company makes regarding resources such as money. We will spend time on current topics such as crypto currency, inflation, taxation, as well as simply how to create a personal budget and managing personal finances.

Like the government section of the course, my expectation is extensive class participation, including giving regular, possibly weekly 5-minute presentations on assigned tasks. Tests and grades may include information for other students' presentations.

Required Resources/Texts for the Course:
- Tutor will provide in class.
- Internet access required.
Course Credit: The course will fulfill a full credit for Social Studies at the High School level.
Available: Freshmen & Above
Annual Tuition: $555

Modern History: Clay Broussard (click for bio)

This course is a survey of Modern World History, emphasizing extracting meaning from history to see God’s ultimate purposes. The course will quickly progress through the foundations of the modern era as ushered in by the American and French Revolutions and the ideas of individual rights and equality under the law. The role of religion, culture, science, philosophy, and politics will all be evaluated along the way. During our historical analysis, we will look closely at the aftermath of anti-Christian political theory and its insatiable desire to build a “heaven on earth” apart from God. The story of the Modern world is very much this story: The world without God and mankind as the measure of all things. The student will exit the class not only understanding the major “events” of history but also understanding why the Judeo-Christian worldview has led to abundant freedom and technological advancement resulting in longer lifespans, greater per capita prosperity, political freedom, and nations that have held up “lex rex” (the law is king) as one of its highest ideals only to see this prosperity and blessing undermined through deliberate invasion of the “commanding heights of culture.” The instructor is hopeful that in this study, the student will be inspired to evaluate the current degrading of this foundation for freedom that is all around us today and be able to easily predict the emerging lack of freedom that is sure to come in the Western experience if we continue to discard all the wisdom applied through the ages. The hope is in obtaining this high school humanities credit; the student will become an inspired advocate for Christian society and its incredible benefits to humanity.

Required Resources/Texts for the Course:
- Tutor will provide in class.
- Internet access required.
Course Credit: 1 High School Credit
Available: 10-12th
Annual Tuition: $555

US History: Clay Broussard (click for bio)

A survey of American History. The course will purpose to draw a contrast between conservatism and progressivism as characterized in the present political situation. We will look into political philosophy, economics, religion, individual rights, private property, education and popular culture through the lens of US History.

Required Resources/Texts for the Course:
- Tutor will provide in class.
- Internet access required.
Course Credit: 1 High School Credit
Available: 10-12th
Annual Tuition: $555

Biblical Foundations of Psychology: Marni Arnold (click for bio)

This class is is for 11th & 12th Grade Students (ages 16-18) ONLY.

Parents: click here to learn more about this class (including sample schedule & syllabus, & a letter to parents)

This course is perfect for students 16 & up, who are entering their 11th & 12th grade years in preparation for entering college, jobs, & life in general beyond High School.

On a base level, this course requires in-class participation to listen to lectures, take notes & engage in group discussion based on the lectures, group-work on case studies, weekly reading (along w/ minimal writing in response to the reading). The only test this class offers is an oral final exam that is in conjunction with a final project - all at the end of the school year. For more details, click here.

This course, based on the “Foundations for Biblical Discipleship” ACBC Biblical Counseling High School Curriculum, is designed to equip students to “rightly [handle] the word of truth” (2 Tim 2:15) as they learn the language & complexities of Psychology, & to see how the Bible pertains to all life - even psychology.

The goal of this course is to expose students to the relevancy & sufficiency of Scripture in connection to life's tough issues to equip them with the essential tools to grow, Biblically, so that students can more effectively examine themselves & help others through life's ups & downs.

In this course, students will learn & be able to explain how Scripture speaks to anthropology (study of man), psychology (study of the mind), & various life issues. They will also grow in note-taking skills & reading comprehension, learn to analyze, evaluate, & respond to complex life situations through a Biblical lens. Students will also learn the basics of handling tough life situations Biblically & Apologetically through interactive discussion in class & group settings.

Materials:
- Access to Google Classroom
- A Theology of Biblical Counseling, by Heath Lambert (required)
- When People are Big & God is Small, by Edward Welch (full book, extra credit ONLY)
- Counseling One Another, by Paul Tautges (honors option ONLY)
- Counseling the Hard Cases, by Heath Lambert & Stuart Scott (honors option ONLY)
Credit: 1 Social Sciences OR Elective credit (honors option available)
Available: 11-12th (ages 16-18) ONLY
Annual Tuition: $680

Bible/Theology: Shawn Hill (click for bio)

A.W. Tozer powerfully stated, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”

In a world brimming with errors concerning the nature and work of God, we must have clarity when it comes to knowing God. Having an accurate and biblical view of God is essential for a proper understanding of the most basic and essential questions of human life such as—Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where are we going? A clear understanding of God also helps us to better understand ourselves and the world in which we live. In fact, our view of God affects every aspect of our lives, and therefore it is vital that we have a correct view of God. Out of His kindness, God chose to reveal Himself to us in the Bible so that we may apprehend who He is. In this class, we will study the attributes of God as revealed in the scriptures and it will count as one high school credit. The following are a few of the topics that will be considered during the class:

How can God be Known?—The Word of God
What is an attribute? —The Existence of God
What is God? —The Spirituality of God
From where did God come? —The Aseity of God
Is God like us? —The Holiness of God
Where is God? —The Omnipresence of God
What Does God know? —The Omniscience of God
What Can God Do? Part 1—The Omnipotence of God
What Can God Do? Part 2—The Sovereignty of God
Does God Change? —The Immutability of God

Course Credit: 1 credit of Social Sciences/Studies
Annual Tuition: $555

Becoming A Confident Ambassador For Christ: Evangelism and Apologetics for Normal People: Joshua Erlien (click for bio)

Learn more about the curriculum for this course

This course is not an evangelism method, it is an exploration of having spiritual conversations in everyday life. Students will learn the content of the Gospel, some distractions to avoid, how to bring the message in context without compromising content, and the proper role of apologetics. The curriculum follows 12 primary sessions. The first half of the course will establish the core of Christianity and a biblical approach to sharing our faith, the second half addresses particular apologetic issues. The weekly challenges set the student up to grow in confidence and articulation. We will offer an optional opportunity for students and parents to participate in campus outreach at a local university, having Gospel conversations or just watching them unfold.

Materials:
- Text: TBD, E360 Becoming a Confident Ambassador of Christ Workbook
- Other Supplies: Courage, inquisitiveness, a pen and paper
Credit: 1 Elective
Available: 8-12th
Annual Tuition: $555 (no extra fees for field trips)

US History

Psych

Bible/Theology

Modern History

2 HOH

Evangelism