The study of American History takes us from the pre-Columbus period through the 1920's. The purpose of this course is to cultivate in the student an understanding of the history of our country and to help him appreciate our American heritage as the Lord had allowed it to develop. Major concepts in American history will be presented in order that the student may understand factual knowledge as relevant to the issues. Emphasis is placed on the role of South Carolina during each historical period. This course is designed to strengthen the student's knowledge of basic grammar, to broaden the scope of literary knowledge, and to build stronger vocabulary usage, writing habits, and speaking ability.
Special emphasis is givin to the four operations of fractions, mixed numbers and decimals.
Simple concepts in Algebra are introduced including variables, evaluation, operations in equations, integers, graphs, exponents, and roots. This course is divided into two parts. The first part enables students to make the transition from general math to simplifying rational, irrational, and polynomial expressions. The second part introduces students to solving linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, systems, and functions. The Art department's goal is to promote a student's awareness, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts.