Core English course further refines communications skills, grammar concepts such as subjunctive mood, dependent clauses, vocabulary, and how to use these skills in
real life. The Bob Jones vocabulary book for that level is utilized as well as Tom Sawyer, The Hiding Place and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.

Capstone high school course, prepares students for work in Advanced Placement and college level courses. Vocabulary concentrating on Latin and Greek roots is studied as well as continued practice on daily oral language for usage. Grammar at this level concentrates on the proper usage of clauses and phrases such as gerund phrases, participial phrases, and proper use of infinitive phrases. Literature at this level includes the study of classic dramas such as Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Novels include To Kill a Mockingbird and
Huckleberry Finn (course offered alternating years).

Capstone high school course available for optional university credit through the Advanced Standing Program at Newman University, utilizes a literary-critical approach to Genres including poetry, short stories, plays, and novels. Authors red include Walt Whitman, Shakespeare, Jack London, Kate Chopin, and John Steinbeck. Works read include O Captain! My Captain!, To Build a Fire, and Of Mice and Men.

Serves as a bridge between elementary mathematics and Algebra, building a foundation of algebraic concepts through the use of technology, manipulatives, problem solving, and cooperative learning. Students will learn to utilize the graphing calculator in appropriate situations. Problem solving, reasoning, estimation, and connections between math and everyday applications will be emphasized throughout Pre-Algebra. This course is designed to prepare students for Algebra I.

Geometry is a comprehensive survey course studying the basics tools of geometry including constructions, proofs, and applications with algebra. These tools are applied to triangle congruence and similarity, right angle trigonometry, area, surface area and volume, quadrilaterals and circles. Prerequisite: Algebra I

Equips students for college math courses by reviewing algebra basics before studying polynomial and rational functions and graphs, and exponential/logarithmic functions and graphs. Introduces basic trigonometry, then analytic trigonometry, and finally trigonometry applied to non right-angled geometry. Studies systems of equations and matrices and determinants to conclude. Prerequisite: Algebra II, Geometry

AP Calculus is the most challenging class offered at Life Prep Academy. This course prepares the student for the AP calculus BC test. Studies limits and continuity of functions, then derivatives, including implicit differentiation. Applies differentiation to curve sketching and optimization problems. Studies indefinite and definite integrals including integration techniques such as partial fractions and parts, and approximations to integrals. Studies first order differential equations, and sequences and series. Prerequisites: Algebra II and either Pre-Calculus, College Algebra or equivalent

Using hands-on activities, students will learn about the earth’s form, structure, systems, and the forces that change them over time. In the lab, students will investigate the densities and permeabilities of rocks samples as well as a number of other activities. Topics covered include Meteorology, Geology, and Astronomy.

As a continuation Life Science in the previous year, students will learn about the living world around us. Topics include botany, human anatomy and physiology, and microbiology as they affect human health and function. Prerequisite: Life Science

Students in honors Chemistry will do all work in regular Chemistry and also will be required to complete required lab work assigned with Honors Chemistry. Materials covered include: Matter and energy, Atoms and moles, The periodic table, Ions and ionic compounds, Covalent compounds, The mole and chemical composition, chemical equations and reactions, stoichiometry, chemical thermodynamics, States of matter and inter- molecular forces, gases, solutions, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction. Prerequisite: Algebra I and Physical Science or Earth Science (offered upon significant interest)

Introduces a variety of physics topics including mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, optics, electricity, and magnetism using both lecture and hands-on activities. Prerequisite: Algebra I, Algebra II (recommended)

A survey of world history from its earliest beginnings to the present. Emphasis is placed on the similarities of human thought, effort, and experience, social, political, economic or spiritual. While studying these differences in cultures, the commonality of human needs, hopes, and affections is consistently employed and reaffirmed as an organizing feature of the course.

American history begins with the colonies over two centuries before the United States declared its independence from Great Britain. It then follows through the battle for independence, the industrialization of the country, and into the 20th Century. This course will examine the major social, economic, and political trends throughout these eras.

U.S. Government studies the fundamentals, mechanics, and realities of all levels of government which impact those of us living in the United States on a daily basis. It compares our government with other governments around the world and the official interactions with the international community.

What is truth? How do we know that truth is true and who are we to tell others they are wrong for believing the way they do? Worldview is a class that is
designed to help students prepare ethically and morally for college and careers in a world that tries to make truth relative.

The introduction to the application of ethical thinking and behavior reviews the literature on the subject from philosophers to social commenters and critics. Arrival at a personal view on the subject and its applications and consequences are the consistent goal of this course. (0.50 credit, one semester alternating years)

A general survey of the Bible with emphasis given to its historical, geographical, cultural, and literary aspects, the purpose of this course help students better understand the historical context of biblical literature, and the relationship of the Bible to the history, culture, literature, art, and social customs of the present day as well as its applicability to their daily walk of faith.

The course studies all that human nature in its multiple diversities has created and practiced in order to survive, interact, and achieve its dreams as well as all it has done to make these goals work at cross-purposes. (0.5 credit, one semester offered when significant interest)

Students learn the basics of musical notation, sound production, and proper technique for the musical instrument of their choice. This group is a performing ensemble which performs at some athletic events, concerts, and festivals.

Open to students who will be required to take the TOEFL for college or university reasons, this course provides general test-taking tips and practice on TOEFL-like questions as well as review and practice the skills tested on the sections of this exam.

A high school level course which exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a post-secondary engineering course of study. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high-tech careers in a multimedia environment

Develop student skills and communication and comprehension in the Spanish language. Students will experience the language in a conversational, interactive context, facilitating natural language acquisition.

Taught by our local, amateur master chef, Mr. Rotola, this club will meet twice each week during the regular school day and once each month for an extended session in the dormitory. Students will learn the basics of cooking and baking focusing on desserts and main courses. They will learn about meals from different cultures, countries, and the basics of food safety. (0.75 credit)

A magazine for teens, by teens, from a teen’s point of view. Through ongoing training and workshops, TeenView Magazine teaches participants useful skills that can cultivate academic and career achievements. Every completed issue, participants gain confidence in their abilities. (0.5 credit)

Students learn the basics of desktop publishing by creating, editing, and assembling the Life Prep Yearbook for the current school year. This book forms the chronicle for the life of the school and its students for the year. (0.50 credit)

Students will use real and play money, choose businesses based on merit to invest. In the process, they will learn the ins and outs of the stock market, bond market, and mutual funds. (0.25 credit, offered when significant interest)