Sunshine Bible Academy's Foundation

MISSION STATEMENT

 

The purpose of Sunshine Bible Academy is to provide a K-12 Christian educational system that includes a local day-school elementary education program and a residential secondary education program.  Historically developed in a rural setting, Sunshine Bible Academy continues to serve families from ranches and farms as well as families from urban areas and foreign countries.

 

The residential component allows Sunshine Bible Academy to be a ministry to families by providing a Christ centered accredited education for families who desire to attend an excellent Christian school in a strong evangelical non-denominational environment.

 

Students attending Sunshine Bible Academy are provided an accredited academic program in an atmosphere supportive of spiritual, social, and physical development according to a Biblical philosophy of life.  Activities and opportunities will be provided to:

 

1.        Develop within students a respect for learning that will make learning a life-long process.

2.        Strive to meet the diversity of individual needs, interests, abilities, and learning styles of students.

3.        Enhance the development of responsible citizenship for fulfilling roles of leadership and group participation in life.

4.        Promote basic skills including reading, writing, speaking, listening, observing, critical thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and logic in all students.

5.        Encourage students in the appreciation, development of skills, and the exploration of talent in music, drama, physical, and practical arts.

6.        Assist students in acquiring knowledge and skills to enhance their physical and mental health, which would enable them to accept in themselves and others the Biblically based importance of feelings, dignity, and self worth.

7.        Challenge students through successful learning experiences at their ability level which will guide them in personal, social, ethical, moral, and psychological development, with the ultimate experience being the initiation and maturing growth in Jesus Christ as both Savior and Lord.

 

PHILOSOPHY

 

Sunshine Bible Academy is committed to a Biblical philosophy of education, a theistic, God-centered philosophy as opposed to a humanistic, man-centered worldview of life.  We believe that everything is ultimately related to God and that true education must include revelation from God through His Spirit, His creation, His written Word and Son, Jesus Christ.

 

Since "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge," (Proverbs 1:7), education necessarily must be a process by which we learn to see things from God's point of view.  This process must progress from the learning of Biblical truth to the application of that truth to everyday life.  Because in God the Son, Jesus Christ, the creator, architect, and sustainer "are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" (Colossians 2:3), we believe all knowledge of truth must be viewed as coming from Him.

 

We believe the Bible to be the revelation of God's plan and purpose for mankind and a trustworthy authority for faith and practice in the living of the Christian life.  From God's Word we understand that man was created in the image of God, but through the entrance of sin into the human race, man has a basic need to confess his sin, receive salvation from sin, and inherit eternal life through the grace God has given through the life of Jesus Christ.

 

We believe that Sunshine Bible Academy exists to assist parents with their responsibility to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.  We believe parents have the obligation to teach their own children in matters of morality and faith, and that formal schooling should support the efforts of parents.  We believe behaviors are morally right or wrong because God has declared such in His Word, and values for life are true only if they are based upon His Word.  Values based upon principles in God's Word give meaning, purpose, and design, enabling man to respond to God through faith in love and obedience, joyfully doing His will.

 

We believe that each student has individual worth and dignity, having been created in the image of God; and that the full potential of each student can be developed through the knowledge of Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord and through the disciplined approach to learning in an environment supportive of the pursuit of knowledge and excellence. 

 

Sunshine Bible Academy is a Christian educational system committed to glorifying God by teaching students to love God and to learn academic, social, spiritual, and physical concepts and skills to live a productive, responsible life in family, church, and civic relationships.

 

The policies have been established to provide a nurturing environment for the educational, emotional, and spiritual development of young people.  The responsibility for carrying out the goals expressed in the mission statement and the beliefs stated in the philosophy, must be shared by all members of the SBA community.

DOCTRINAL STATEMENT

 

1.     We believe in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as verbally inspired by God (II Tim. 3:16-17 and II Peter 1:19-21), and inerrant in the original writings, and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life (Deut. 8:3 and Matt. 5:18).

2.     We believe in one God (Deut. 6:4), eternally existing in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:18-19).

3.     We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary (Matt. 1:16-23), and is true God and true man (John 1:14).

4.     We believe that man was created in the image of God (Gen. 1:26-28); that he sinned and thereby incurred, not only physical death, but also that spiritual death which is separation from God (Gen.3), and that all human beings are born with a sinful nature and, in the case of those who reach moral responsibility, become sinners in thought, word, and deed (Rom. 5:12-19).

5.     We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures (I Cor. 15:3-4) as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice (Rom. 5:8, 18); and all that believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. (Rom. 4:24-25).

6.     We believe in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord (I Cor. 15:3-8), in His ascension into heaven (Acts 1:9), and in His present life there for us as High Priest and Advocate (Heb. 4:14-16).

7.     We believe in that "blessed hope" (Titus 2:13, I Thess. 4:13-18) – the personal, premillennial and imminent return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

8.     We believe that all who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit and thereby become children of God (Titus 3:5 and Rom. 8:14-16).

9.     We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, the everlasting blessedness of the saved, and the everlasting, conscious suffering of the lost (Rev. 20:4-21:8).

Standards

GRADUATION CLASS REQUIREMENTS

The State of South Dakota requires 22 units of credit for graduation, while Sunshine Bible Academy requires 24.  The two additional units required are Bible courses.  (The upper level Bible courses are accepted by the State of South Dakota, but not the lower level courses.)  Students are required to pass a Bible course for each year they attend Sunshine Bible Academy.   The courses and units in the following chart must be included in total credits.

 

South Dakota High School Graduation Requirements Adopted by State Board of Education January 2005 Effective Fall 2006 www.doe.sd.gov/oatq/gradrequirements/index.asp
STANDARD Graduation Requirements (meets the requirements established for the basic high school program under SDCL 13-33-19)	ADVANCED Graduation Requirements (meets the requirements established for the recommended high school program under SDCL 13-33-19)	DISTINGUISHED Graduation Requirements (*) denotes offerings required to meet the South Dakota Opportunities Scholarship
English/Reading & Communication Art (4 units)   (1.5 Writing and 1.5 Literature including      .5 American Literature and .5 Speech)	English/Reading and Communication Arts (4 units)    (1.5 Writing and 1.5 Literature including       .5 American Literature and .5 Speech)	English/Reading and Communication Arts (4 units) *    (1.5 Writing and 1.5 Literature including       .5 American Literature and .5 Speech)
Social Studies   (3 units) (1) U.S. History; and (.5)U.S. Government; and (.5)Geography; and (.5) World History	Social Studies   (3 units) (1) U.S. History; and (.5) U.S. Government;  and (.5) Geography; and  (.5) World History	Social Studies    (3 units) * (1) U.S. History; and (.5) U.S. Government; and (.5)Geography; and (.5) World History
Mathematics – (must include Algebra 1) (3 units)	Mathematics   (3 units) (must include Algebra 1, Algebra II, and  Geometry)	Mathematics (4 units) * (must include Algebra 1, Algebra II, and Geometry)
Science (min. of 2 units of lab science)   (2 units)	Science (min. of 3 units of lab science)       (3 units) (must include Biology and Chemistry or Physics)	Science (min. of 3 units of lab science)       (4 units) * (must include Biology and Chemistry or Physics)
Fine Arts  (1 unit)	Fine Arts  (1 unit)	Fine Arts  (1 unit) *
Health or Physical Education (.5 units)	Health or Physical Education  (.5 units)	Health or Physical Education (.5 units)
Economics or Personal Finance (.5 units)	Economics or Personal Finance (.5 units	Economics or Personal Finance  (.5 units)
Required Offerings: students must select (2 units)    with any combination of ) a.        World Language, or b.        Computer Studies; or c.        Approved Career and Technical Education courses; or   d.        Mathematics courses in addition to meeting the math requirement above; or e.        Science courses in addition to meeting the science requirement above.	Required Offerings: students must select (2 units with any combination of ) a.        World Language, or b.        Computer Studies; or c.        Approved Career and Technical       Education courses; or  d.        Mathematics courses in addition to meeting the math requirement above; or e.        Science courses in addition to meeting the science requirement above.	World Language (2 years same Language)    (2 units)*   Computer Studies   (.5 units) *
Electives (6 units)	Electives (5 units)	Electives  (2.5 units)
Total Credits  (22 units)	Total Credits (22 units)	Total Credits  (22 units)

 

Current requirements for basic admission requirements to a South Dakota college by the South Dakota board of Regents are as follows:

      You must be in the top 60% of your class, achieve a composite score of 18 on the ACT test, or have a GPA of at least                2.6.  Please check with your prospective college, university, or your vocational school for required entrance qualifications.

 

GRADING/HONOR ROLL

 

The honor rolls are published every nine weeks.  Students who have earned at least an A- average will be on the A Honor Roll.  Students who have earned at least a B- average will be on the B Honor Roll.

 

GRADUATION AND BACCALAUREATE

Any senior who has not completed all graduation require­ments by the date of graduation will not be permitted to participate in any commencement activities.  All seniors are expected to be on campus and help with graduation and baccalaureate preparations.

 

GRADUATION AWARDS

 

VALEDICTORIAN: This honor goes to the senior with the highest four-year academic average, and who has spent at least the last four semesters of high school at SBA.

 

SALUTATORIAN:  This honor goes to the senior with the second highest four-year academic average and who has spent at least the last four semesters of high school at SBA.

 

GRADUATION WITH HONORS:  This honor is given to all students who graduate with a four-year academic average of at least A- (3.63 GPA).

 

CRUSADER AWARD:  This is the highest honor given a senior student, who in the considered opinion of the staff, best embodies the academic, co-curricular, and spiritual principles of the school.

 

CITIZENSHIP AWARD:  This honor is given to a senior student who, in the opinion of the staff, has demonstrated out­standing qualities of leadership, concern for others and Christian character.

 

E. STANLEY MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:     The E. Stanley Morgan post-high scholarship in mathematics/science was given by his son Robert Morgan as a memorial to his father in 1985. This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior with interest and ability in mathematics or science or other field who will be attending college. The amount of the scholarship is $500.00.

 

KEA UFEN-DEARING MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:  This scholarship is given to an outstanding senior music student, who will be attending college, who has Christian character, personal integrity and exemplifies Kea's Christian example.  The amount of the award is $150.00.

 

AWARDS

 

Rejoice with those who rejoice.  Romans 12:15a

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.  Hebrews 10:24

 

AWARDS NIGHT

All students who have excelled in athletics, academics, or co-curricular activities will be recognized at awards night. This will be a dress-up occasion and all students are required to be in attendance.

 

KEA UFEN-DEARING CHARACTER AWARD:  Given to an underclassman (9^th-11^th) music student who has personal integrity and Christian character to be applied towards their next year's SBA tuition.  The amount of the award is $150.00.

 

ACADEMIC DILIGENCE:  This award is voted on by teachers and given each year to four students, one from each class who displays diligence in every subject, regardless of academic averages.

 

PERFECT ATTENDANCE:  This award is given to any student who has been present every day during the year.

 

CHARACTER AWARDS:  Each of the following awards, which are based on Christian character, are voted on by the faculty and staff.  Students may receive the same award only once during their high school years.

                     David                                     Godly Leadership

                     Daniel                                     Personal Integrity

                      Peter                                                       Apparent Spiritual Growth

                     Barnabas                                               Tireless Encourager

                      Jonathan                                                Loyal Friend

 

GRADE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION

Students will be classified according to grade level by the following criteria:

                                

 

GRADE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION

Students will be classified according to grade level by the following criteria:

                               

Classification:	Freshman	Sophomore	Junior	Senior
Credits:	0-5.75	6- 11.75	12 - 17.75	18 - +

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ELECTIVES

 

 

*PREREQUISITES FOR CLASSES

Students must have met the following prerequisites, or be recommended by a teacher, before they can sign up for these classes:

      * Algebra II – Algebra I with at least a C-

      * Pre-Calc – Algebra I & II; at least a C- in Algebra II

      * Trig/Discrete Math – Algebra I, II, Advanced Math I; at least a C- in Pre-Calc

      * Geometry – Algebra I with at least a C-

      * Chemistry – Physical Science with a C-, 2 years of math with at least Algebra I recommended

      *Physics – Physical Science with a C-, Alg II with C-

Students entering elective classes will have a five-day trial period from the beginning of the class in which to drop out without reason; however, they should normally enroll in another class.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

ENGLISH

English I:  English I for freshmen includes teaching grammar usage and mechanics with an emphasis on application to writing skills.  Library skills for research are included to facilitate research for writing.  Spelling is taught through the use of the four basic spelling rules and seven keys to good spelling.  Vocabulary is taught to improve skills in writing, reading, and speaking.  A variety of literature, organized by themes, is included in the course to build appreciation for good literature. 

English II:  English II for sophomores includes teaching grammar usage and mechanics with an emphasis on application to writing skills.  Library skills for research are reinforced to facilitate research for writing.  Spelling and vocabulary are included to promote good skills in writing, reading and speaking.  World literature is taught to introduce famous authors and teach literary devices such as character development, plot, theme, setting, and imagery, and to teach an appreciation for good literature.

English III:  English III for juniors includes reinforcing grammar usage and mechanics to improve writing skills.  The study of vocabulary includes syllabication, pronunciation, parts of speech, synonyms, and antonyms.  It also includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots.  Spelling is included to continue promoting good skills in writing and reading.  American literature is taught to introduce American authors and various genres: short stories, drama, poetry, essays, and novels.

English IV:  English IV includes the study of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the 20^th century.  Macbeth and Pilgrim's Progress are read in their entirety.  Students build vocabulary through drills and study of prefixes, suffixes, and roots.  Advanced grammar exercises continue to help the student understand syntax of sentences in order to improve their creative, technical, and persuasive writing assignments.

Speech:  The speech course includes teaching the basic skills necessary to speak to others, in small groups or in front of audiences.  The course includes choosing a topic, researching a topic, outlining, and using good vocal qualities and good body language.  The student will learn to give different kinds of speeches including informative, persuasive, and demonstrative.  Other activities include debate, parliamentary procedure, and performing literature.

 

MATHEMATICS

Consumer Math:  Consumer Math is designed for the student who is interested in everything from the ways in which one earns money to how to invest that money for their future. In keeping with Biblical principles, the student will learn about banking, savings, loans, mortgages, and insurance as well as learn to calculate interest, payments, and earnings. The student will be challenged to be a good steward of their resources as they create a budget and experience some of the "budget busters" and "budget blessings" of everyday life.

Pre-Algebra:  Pre-Algebra helps students to ease into algebraic concepts while brushing up on foundational mathematic skills. Each unit includes a sketch of a Biblical character and explains how math was used in the Bible at the time. The students are challenged to use scripture as they discover and prove mathematical concepts from a Biblical perspective, not just a scientific perspective.

Algebra I:  Algebra I provides a formal development of the algebraic skills and concepts necessary for students who will take other advanced courses.  In particular, the instructional program in this course provides for the use of algebraic skills in a wide range of problem-solving situations.  The concept of function is emphasized throughout the course.  Topics include: 1) operations with real numbers, 2) linear equations and inequalities, 3) relations and functions, 4) polynomials, 5) algebraic fractions, and 6) nonlinear equations.

Algebra II:  This two-semester mathematics course includes the study of operations, linear equations, linear relations, quadratic equations, and polynomial functions in the first semester.  Topics of the second semester are systems of equations and inequalities, radicals, complex numbers, rational expressions and equations, right triangle trigonometry, inverse functions, and permutations and combinations.

Discrete Math:  This one-semester mathematics course involves vectors, determinants, and their applications, finite and infinite sequences and series, and matrix operations and applications.  Other topics include combinatorics, probabilities and their applications, and descriptive and inferential statistics.

Geometry:  This class is a comprehensive study of Euclidean geometry.  Emphasis is placed on logic, plane geometry, solid geometry, and transformations.  Applications and constructions are discovered with the use of hands-on activities and Geometry Sketchpad software.

Pre-Calculus:  This two-semester mathematics course involves the study of linear and quadratic functions, polynomial functions and equations, and inequalities in one or two variables in the fall semester.  Topics of the spring semester include properties, graphs, inverses, and applications of functions, exponents, and logarithms, and analytic geometry.

Trigonometry:  This one-semester mathematics course includes trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations and applications, and triangle trigonometry.  Other topics are trigonometric addition formulas, polar coordinates, and complex numbers.

 

SCIENCE

Anatomy:  This advanced biology class will cover the anatomy and physiology of the 11 organ systems of the human body.  Each system's tasks, along with its interaction and integration with other systems, will make up the concentration of the course.  The information will be supplemented by viewing slides, testing blood, and using a coloring book to define systems within the body.  Students must have completed a one year biology course and a one year chemistry course.

Biology:  This two-semester lab science course involves the study of botany, human anatomy and physiology, zoology, and cellular and molecular biology at sophomore level.  A leaf project is required for the fall semester.  Dissections of organs and various animals occur in the spring semester.

Chemistry:  This two-semester lab science course involves the study of matter, stoichiometry, chemical thermodynamics, atomic structure, and the periodic table in the first semester.  Topics of the second semester include chemical bonding, intermolecular forces, selected nonmetals, metals, and semimetals, solutions, colloids, chemical kinetics, acids, bases, and salts, nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry.  This course is taught at a junior/senior level.

Physical Science:  This two-semester lab science course involves the study of meteorology, oceanography, chemistry, geology, and physics at a freshman level.  The scientific method will be applied in labs in each of these areas of science.

Physics:  This two-semester lab science course involves the study of the states of matter, mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, light, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics at a junior/senior level.  Numerous labs and demonstrations will be performed in these areas of physics with the use of modern technology in many cases.

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

Economics:  Economics provides a study of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles.  Some themes covered include the problem of scarcity, subjective valuation, general market principles, the role of government in exchange, international trade, and international monetary system. Examination is also given to contemporary themes in economics such as poor relief, environmental issues, and price control schemes.

United States History:  United States History provides for a survey of the people and events associated with the United States from 17^th century colonial establishment through the Post World War II era.  Themes include social, political, and military developments that have shaped American society.

United States Government:  United States Government provides for a study of the Constitution of the United States.  Topics include a historical background of the American governmental system, survey of the articles of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and other amendments, state and local government, and a brief survey of political issues in contemporary culture.

World Geography:  World Geography provides for a study of the world's topography, cultures, climate, resources, and history.  Areas of concentration include the United States, Latin America, and Europe.  Map study covers every continent except Antarctica.

World History:  World History provides a survey covering from ancient Sumeria through the twentieth century world.  Topics include: the rise of ancient civilizations; ancient Greek and roman developments; political, religious, and social developments in the Middle Ages; the rise of nations; the Renaissance and Protestant Reformation; social, political and technological developments in the modern era; the effects of Christian revivals; and the world wars.  Emphasis is on developments in western civilization.

 

MODERN OR CLASSICAL LANGUAGE

French I:  French I introduces the student to the fundamental elements of basic French sentence structure and vocabulary.  Conjugations of regular and irregular verbs in the present tense are studied throughout the course.  Speaking and listening practice is observed daily to begin to master pronunciation of language.  Writing activities reinforce vocabulary and sentence structure.  Study of the culture of the French speaking population relates the language to the people.

French II:  French II continues to promote additional vocabulary and more complex sentence structure.  Imperative, preterite, imperfect, and future tense verb conjugations are studied.  Expanded and specialized vocabulary is practiced.  Higher level writing and speaking/listening activities improve student's command of the language.  Cultural studies focus on the history/culture of French speaking countries

Spanish I:  Spanish I introduces the student to the fundamental elements of basic Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary.  Conjugations of regular and irregular verbs in the present tense are studied throughout the course.  Speaking and listening practice is observed daily to begin to master pronunciation of language.  Writing activities reinforce vocabulary and sentence structure.  Study of the culture of the Spanish speaking population relates the language to the people.

Spanish II:  Spanish II continues to promote additional vocabulary and more complex sentence structure.  Imperative, preterite, imperfect, and future tense verb conjugations are studied.  Expanded and specialized vocabulary is practiced.  Higher level writing and speaking/listening activities improve student's command of the language.  Cultural studies focus on the history/culture of Spanish speaking countries. 

 

 

FINE ARTS

Band:  This course provides training for students to improve their instrumental technique and develop their interpretive skills as an instrumental musician through the playing and performance of a variety of instrumental styles of band literature in an ensemble setting.

Choir:  This course provides training for students to improve their vocal technique, choral part –singing and interpretive skills as a choral musician through the practice and performance of a variety of styles of choral literature in a choir setting.

Drama:  Through this drama course, the students will learn the elements of Oral Interpretation.  They will also learn basic acting skills and stage directions.  The course will include learning voice control and body movements to effect emotion and action in plays.  They will produce various skits, one-act plays and a three-act play.

Music History:  This semester course presents a summary of the chronological development of Western music from ancient times to the Romantic era through the study of famous composers and their music.

Music Theory:  This semester course provides training in basic musical skills including concepts of pitch, rhythm and time signatures, scales and key signature, intervals, triad, chord and their inversions and basic progressions.  The training the student receives will be in both written and aural form.

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer I:  Applications: Excel, Access, FrontPage and Publisher

Computer applications and programming are the focus of the class.  By using the applications, the students will see the interactivity between the programs.  FrontPage allows the students to understand website design along with the basics of programming languages by using the HTML language.

Computer II:  Applications: Video Editing, GIS/GPS Arc View, Advanced Access and EXCEL

The application of this yearlong class is to go beyond the simple procedures of EXCEL and Access and get an in-depth look at what these applications can do.  Students will gain an understanding of different peripherals that can be used to produce quality output that can be used in today's technological society.  Pinnacle software and ArcView 3.3 are used to create videos and land maps.

Keyboarding:  Basic keyboarding skill is taught as well as number pad skills and word processing applications.  Students will use these skills to efficiently type documents.  The number pad is stressed to encourage proficiency in using the 10 key system for data entry.

 

 

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Exploring Technology (Electronics & Robotics):  This course introduces students to electronic devices and the system components assembled to make them work. Students will learn to use electronic test equipment, basic electricity and electronic circuitry, digital electronics, basic PC repair, and robotics technology. Instructional approach will include creative problem solving activities that address real problems and opportunities.

Automotive Systems and Repair:  The Automotive Technology course includes classroom, "hands-on" experiences in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of the automobile. These experiences entail the understanding of auto engines, power train systems, auto chassis and suspension components, and automotive electricity. Activities involve shop safety, use of cars and service publications, a general knowledge of theory of engines, brakes, drive line, ignition and electrical systems in the automobile.

Welding:  This course explores electric arc oxyacetylene welding processes. Students will practice welding skills and produce welded joinery commonly used in industry. Students will estimate material costs, practice layout techniques, and perform cutting and grinding operations. Each student will assemble a project that will demonstrate their mastery of skills learned.

Building Trades:  Individuals apply technical knowledge and skills in the maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings. Instruction includes the basics of carpentry, millwork, plumbing, painting, electricity, tile setting, hardware usage, heating, ventilation, waterproofing, roofing, and record keeping. Students have "hands-on" training in a variety of skills. From creating rough drawings to applying blueprints to installing the finished carpentry work, the course reinforces classroom theory with construction projects. Course will cover units in carpentry, plumbing, and electricity. Theses areas include the following: installation and repair of structural units, care and use of hand and power tools, principles of blueprint reading, and residential wiring.

Farm & Home Electricity:  This course teaches students the skills and knowledge to safely work with electrical equipment in a home or on a farm. Class time is divided between electrical theory lessons and "hands-on" applications. Special emphasis is on electrical/electronic motor controls and programmable logic controllers. Students will learn the basics of residential, commercial and industrial wiring and control wiring.

Drafting & CAD:  This course prepares students to use technical knowledge and skills to plan, prepare and interpret mechanical/architectural drawings. Provides the essential foundations of drafting and engineering principles emphasized through "hands-on" activities that help students develop skills and knowledge required of entry level employees and for the continuation of education within architecture/engineering fields. Among the skills attained are the sketching and drawing of mechanical devices, machinery, buildings and structures. The course will use AUTOCAD software during the second semester.  $70 LAB FEE REQUIRED for an AUTOCAD reference book with 6 month software license that students may keep.

CAD II:  The class will focus on using AutoCAD 2006 to prepare architectural drawings using common architectural drafting conventions. Class will cover Foundation Plans, Drawing Elevations, Sections and Details, Creating Schedules, Drawing Framing Plans and Roof Plans, and Drawing Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Plans. Cost for this two semester class will be $120 to cover a 1 year AutoCAD license and reference book which the student may keep.

Woodworking:  This course deals with the basic study of woods and woodworking equipment. Areas of study include material selection, planning procedures, safety, hand tools, wood joints, woodworking, power equipment and finishing methods. Assigned projects will be used to introduce the student to basic tools, equipment and operations.  LAB FEE & SAFETY GLASSES & HEARING PROTECTION REQUIRED. Extra cost will be incurred beyond the lab fee depending on the type of projects done.

 

OTHER ELECTIVES

Accounting I:  Accounting I covers the complete accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship, a partnership and corporation. The students are guided through a manual process and then a computerized system. They learn journalizing, posting, and reconciling data, along with preparing financial statements.

Journalism:  Journalism covers the full scope of producing school printing media. They learn the process of writing, photography and layout of a newspaper. They learn to interview, take notes, and research to form the basis for news articles. The student also learns the basic of yearbook composition. This includes gathering information, writing copy and photography. Students in the class produce both the school newspaper and the yearbook.

 

BIBLE

Bible I:  This course is a survey of the Old Testament. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Old Testament. It is the intention that the student will gain an understanding of the over-all flow of the Old Testament and become acquainted with the content of each book.

Bible II:  This course is a survey of the New Testament. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the New Testament. It is the intention that the student will gain an understanding of the over-all flow of the New Testament and become acquainted with the content of each book.

Bible III:  This course is a survey of world views. The student will study the major world views (Secular Humanism, Marxism, Cosmic Humanism, Postmodernism and Islam) to gain an understanding of how these worldviews differ from biblical Christianity. The purpose of this course is to solidify the student's faith and enable him to both defend his faith and be a more effective witness.

Bible IV:  Students in Bible IV study basic Christian doctrine. The areas of study include: the Bible, the nature and existence of God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, sin, salvation, angels, Satan, demons, the church and biblical prophesy. Time is also spent during the senior year helping the student develop a biblical purpose for life.