High School
The following academic courses will be offered to ninth through twelfth grades.
Science (A)
Apologia: Chemistry - Heat up your bunsen burner and get ready to mix and match compounds in this interactive, in-class lab curriculum (Science A - see schedule)
Thursdays: Labs/Experiments
Tuesdays: Concept Review
The above textbook is required for this class along with the quiz and test booklet; however, the mp3 audiobook is available online via MySchoolWorx.
Science (B)
Apologia: Advanced Biology | Human Anatomy - Go deeper into systems of the human body as we explore God's greatest creation – man created in His image (Science B - see schedule).
Thursdays: Labs/Experiments
Tuesdays: Concept Review
The above textbook is required for this class along with the quiz and test booklet; however, the mp3 audiobook is available online via MySchoolWorx.
The Anatomy Coloring Book is also needed as an engagement workbook for this course.
History
Notgrass: U.S. Government & Economics - From capitalism to socialism, from an experiment in governing to the world model of democratic freedom, students will engage with the unique branches of the U.S. government as well as navigate the turbulent waters of both worldwide and personal economies and how they effect our daily lives.
SEM 1: U.S. Government
SEM 2: Economics
The above textbook is required for this class along with the quiz, test, and student review booklets. Thursday Only Class.
Literature Analysis
Various Authors & Pieces of Literature from short stories to poetry, from traditional novels to graphic novels. Students will be challenged to critique literary elements and themes while providing engaging insight on how literature both affects and reflects culture. Thursday Only Class.
The reading list is HERE!
Bible
Block 1 | Book Study
Block 2 | Narrative Study
Block 3 | Book Study
Block 4 | Cultural Study
This is the tentative schedule of studies for the 25/26 school year and may be subject to change. Tuesday Only Class.
Essay Writing & Grammar
The Write Foundation: Essay Writing - Students learn to craft college-level five-plus paragraph essays, gaining proficiency in handling quotations, writing research papers, and practicing timed essays. Prior to tackling essay writing, students should possess formal writing experience, understanding writing structure and the basics of the writing process. The curriculum reviews multi-paragraph paper writing, emphasizing formal essays and introducing students to college-level essay composition. We will also cover various formatting styles such as APA, Chicago-Style, and MLA. Tuesday Only Class.
Financial Literacy (Elective Hour)
RamseyEducation: Foundations in Personal Finance - Educating your student about personal finance doesn't need to be intricate. All you require is a homeschool curriculum designed to streamline the process, offering comprehensive resources tailored to the homeschool environment, and empowering your teen with the necessary tools for financial literacy. Semester 1 Only.
Tuesday Only Class.
Coding & Robotics (Elective Hour)
ISA is proud to offer an Intermediate Level course to coding using C++, Java Script, HTML, and Python coding logic. Text-based coding will build and strengthen their understanding of sequencing, conditionals, variables, and more, while increasing their confidence in these languages using Ozaria Coding Platform and Code Combat
Students will engage in at-home coding practice with homework and suggested projects creating, refining, and engaging with apps. While learning the logic of coding, students will apply these skills to robotic engines and electronic components throughout the year.
A laptop with keyboard is required for this class. It can be Mac, Windows, Chromebook, or iPad; it just has to have a keyboard as typing-text-code is a critical component of this course. As a natural byproduct, the students will learn to type better. Semester 1 Only.
Tuesday Only Class.
Health & Nutrition (Elective Hour)
Apologia: Health & Nutrition - This comprehensive health and nutrition curriculum guides your student through the physical, nutritional, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual aspects of growing into a healthy adult. The course respectfully addresses important topics such as mental illness, sexual reproduction, and biological sex as it pertains to our gender roles, all presented through the lens of a Biblical worldview. Semester 2 Only.
Tuesday Only Class.