Literature studies are build around classical and proven modern literature, and stress the universal themes found in Mankind s exploration of self and the universe. Students examine character development, plot construction, cause and effect, predicted outcomes, literary techniques, and underlying themes to develop comprehension skills which encourage critical thinking and examination. Grammar, vocabulary, language mechanics and spelling are continually examined and reinforced. Strong writing skills are developed through continual usage in all subject areas, and students write a minimum of one essay or creative work each week. Projects, research papers, and monthly book reports on books chosen from required reading lists further round out the language arts curriculum.
Students study math at the level appropriate to their skills.
I are offered, depending upon student s level. Students learn to apply basic formulae in solving word problems presented within both science and math curricula. Students receive daily instruction in science, history, Latin, and religion. Science curriculum uses the scientific method to explore and examine the areas of earth and physical science, biology and botany, genetics, and physics. The studies of Western Civilization, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the United States are covered at different grade levels and focus on the forces and events which have developed each culture and continue to impact and develop these cultures in today s world.