Course Overview

FLCA will offer a competitive college-preparatory program integrating technological tools and various software programs in all areas of study.  This program challenges students to work to the best of their ability and reach beyond.  The following core courses will be offered each academic year: Advanced Mathematics and Science, Humanities, Cultural Studies, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, and Biblical Studies. All courses will have an interdisciplinary and applicable approach with God’s Word polishing the curriculum.  Biblical Studies will include ethics and morality issues.  Students will study from various versions of the Word of God.  Along with the core courses, students will take study skills classes and be given an opportunity to be involved in various seminars and sessions.  These elective courses will be thematic of real life experiences and missions.  All students will be involved in mission projects and each student will organize, lead, and complete a senior mission project before graduation. 

As a part of a program dedicated to strengthening academic areas in our students, First Love Christian Academy initiated an Adjunct faculty program which allowed for part-time faculty to work with our students throughout the school year.  This project was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.

School Structure
 

The school day will run from 7:45AM-2:30PM

The school will run on a eighty-five minute A/B block schedule which will allow for students to fully engage in several learning strategies. 

Christian Youth Fellowship on teen topics will take place every Wednesday at 10:48AM

Biblical Studies Philosophy

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." II Timothy 3:16,17

“It is to be with him, and he is to read it all the days of his life so that he may learn to revere the LORD his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decrees.”   Deuteronomy 17:19

The FLCA board of directors believes that the Biblical Studies curriculum should challenge young people to know Christ as Lord, apply God’s truth in all areas of life, love others sacrificially, and achieve the highest level of knowledge and skill in order to serve God and others.  Our goal is to give the students, in partnership with parents, a strong foundation of Christian values and equip them to become Godly leaders who serve God and their families and positively impact their communities and the world.  Keeping with the ideology that the school will be non-denominational and welcoming to all believers, our curriculum will focus on the scriptures and basic beliefs.  Areas of theology that would differ among denominations will be the responsibility of the parents and their churches.  We will neither promote nor denounce the beliefs and practices of any one denomination.  In order for students to have a comprehensive background and understanding of the scriptures that Christ preached and taught and the religious traditions that he practiced throughout his life, grade 9 students will move through an extensive study of the Old and New Testament scriptures. Being now firmly rooted in the scriptures, Sophomores will spend the year studying world religions and different denominations in order to gain a more informed perspective of themselves and others. Grade 11 students will look closely at the area of Christian Living in order to remain faithful and strong throughout their lives, while Seniors will move to more advanced topics of ethics and apologetics.  

Freshman tentative curriculum

The Story of God and His People: God’s Unfolding Plan

Unit 1    The Pentateuch: Narratives of the Ancient World and the Patriarchs

Unit 2    The Pentateuch: The Exodus, God's Law, and the Covenant Renewal

Unit 3    The Histories: Conquering the Promised Land and the Early Monarchy

Unit 4    The Old Testament Writings

Unit 5    The Histories: The Divided Kingdom

Unit 6    The Prophets

Unit 7    The Histories: Exile and Return

The Story of God and His People: Hope of the World

Unit 1    Setting the Stage for Jesus' Ministry

Unit 2    The Synoptic Gospels

Unit 3    The Gospel of John and Passion Week

Unit 4    Acts: To the Ends of the Earth

Unit 5    Writing to the Believers

Unit 6    Lifting the Veil

sOPHMORE tentative curriculum

What’s Up With the Church Down the Street?

Unit 1    The Orthodox Church

Unit 2    The Roman Catholic Church

Unit 3    The Lutheran Tradition

Unit 4    The Presbyterian and Reformed Tradition

Unit 5    The Episcopal/Anglican Tradition

Unit 6    Radicals and Reformers

Unit 7    The Baptist Tradition

Unit 8    The Methodist Tradition

Unit 9    The Holiness and Pentecostal Traditions

Unit 10  Nondenominational Christianity

Which Way to God? A Christian Look at World Religions

Unit 1    What is Religion?

Unit 2    Hinduism: The Path to Oneness

Unit 3    Hinduism: The Way of Many Paths

Unit 4    Buddhism: The Path to Nirvana

Unit 5    Buddhism: The Way of Enlightenment

Unit 6    Judaism: The Path with YHWH

Unit 7    Judaism: The Way of Covenant

Unit 8    Islam: The Path to Allah

Unit 9    Islam: The Way of Obedience

Unit 10  Christianity and World Religions 

Junior tentative curriculum

Exploring Faith and Discipleship

Believing

Counting the Cost

Living the Christian Life: Growing in Faith

Living the Christian Life: Sharing Our Faith

Living the Christian Life: Serving/Relating to Others

Senior Curriculum

Exploring Ethics

Defining Morality

Making Moral Choices

Exploring Issues: Work

Exploring Issues: Human Sexuality

Exploring Issues: Earthkeeping

Exploring Issues: Wealth/Poverty

Exploring Issues: Racism/Bigotry

Exploring Issues: Medical Ethics

Exploring Issues: Peace

Exploring Apologetics

Worldviews

Common Objections to the Christian Faith: Introductory Readings

Common Objections to the Christian Faith: How Can I Believe in Such an Exclusive Religion?

Common Objections to the Christian Faith: How Can I Believe in a God Who Allows Evil and Suffering?

Common Objections to the Christian Faith: Do You Really Expect Me to Believe in Miracles?

Common Objections to the Christian Faith: Why Should I Believe That Jesus Is Anything More Than a

Good Man or a Great Teacher?

Common Objections to the Christian Faith: If Christianity is True, Why Is the Church Full of Hypocrites?

Common Objections to the Christian Faith: How Is Christianity Relevant to My Life?

Common Objections to the Christian Faith: Why Should I Believe in a Religion That Causes Oppression?

Common Objections to the Christian Faith: Why Should I Believe in a Religion Invented for Weak People?

Affirmations

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Cultural Studies Philosophy

“Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.”       1 Corinthians 10:11

“”For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has become His counselor? Or who has first given to Him And it shall be repaid to him? For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.”         Romans 11:34-36

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In order to understand where we are going it is necessary to understand where we have been – both individually and socially. Cultural Studies, a blend of historical and societal topics, is designed to aid students in gaining knowledge and perspective on mankind’s role and presence in the world. The board of directors of FLCA has adopted a curriculum for students to emphasize God’s design of, plan for, and presence in the world so that our students can be better equipped to conform to the image of Christ, rather than that of the world. FLCA’s curriculum will offer an review of Pennsylvania History, and  an extensive study of American Government and Civics in the 9^th grade. Students will explore a broader study of World History and Cultures in 10^th grade. Juniors will study more specific topics of American and European History while seniors will study Economics and Sociology.

Freshman Tentative Curriculum

Review Pennsylvania History (extent determined by the educator, based on student background)

PA and Its Geography

PA and the Wilderness

PA and the Colonies

PA and the Western Frontier

PA and the American Revolution

PA and Democracy

PA and Early Transportation

PA and the Industrial Revolution

PA and the Civil War

PA and the 1700’s

PA and the 1800’s

PA and the 1900’s

PA and Contemporary Issues

PA and the Government

American Civics

            Foundations of the Political System

            Principles of Democracy

            Rights of the Citizen

            Responsibilities of the Citizen

            Roles of the Citizen

            The Citizen and the Local Government

            The Citizen and State Government

            The Citizen and National Government

            Other Nations and World Affairs

American Government

            Purposes of Government

            Basic Constitutional Principles of the US Government

            Structure and Function of Local, State and National Government

            Citizen Involvement and Public Involvement

            US and Other Nations

            US and World Affairs

Sophomore Tentative Curriculum

World History/Cultures

            Era 1: The Beginnings of Human Society

            Era 2: Early Civilizations and the Emergence of Pastoral Peoples (4000-1000 BCE)

            Era 3: Classical Traditions, Major Religions and Giant Empires (1000-300 BCE)

            Era 4: Expanding Zones of Exchange and Encounter (300 BCE-1000 CE)

            Era 5: Intensified Hemispheric Interactions (1000-1500 CE)

            Era 6: The Emergence of the First Global Age (1450-1770 CE)

            Era 7: An Age of Revolutions (1750-1914 CE)

            Era 8: A Half-Century of Crisis and Achievement (1900-1945 CE)

            Era 9: The 20^th Century Since 1945: Promises and Paradoxes

Junior Tentative Curriculum

US History

            Era 1: Three Worlds Meet (Beginning to 1620)

            Era 2: Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763)

            Era 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820’s)

            Era 4: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)

            Era 5: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

            Era 6: The Development of the Industrial US (1870-1900)

            Era 7: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)

            Era 8: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)

            Era 9: Postwar US (1945 to Early 1970’s)

            Era 10: Contemporary US (1968 to the Present)

European History

            Europe and Geography

            High and Late Middle Ages

            The Renaissance and Discovery

            The Reformation

            The Age of Religious Wars

            England and France in the 17^th Century

            Successful and Unsuccessful Paths to Power

            Society and Economy Under the Old Regime in the 18^th Century

Senior Tentative Curriculum

Economics

            Scarcity

            Marginal Cost/Benefit

            Allocation of Goods and Services

            Role of Incentives

            Gain from Trade

            Specialization and Trade

            Markets – Price and Quantity Determination

            Role of Price in Market System

            Role of Competition

            Role of Market Institutions

            Role of Money

            Role of Interest Rates

            Role of Resources in Determining

            Profit and the Entrepreneur

            Growth

            Role and Government

            Using Cost/Benefit Analysis to Evaluate Government Programs

            Prices

            Unemployment and Inflation

            Monetary and Fiscal Policy

Sociology

            The Foundations of Society

            The Individual and Society

            Difference and Inequality

            Social Institutions

            Social Change and Globalization

Covered Throughout All Units

Geography

            The World in Spatial Terms

            Places and Regions

            Physical Systems

            Human Systems

            Environment and Society

            The Uses of Geography
 

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Fine Arts Philosophy:

Judges 5
³ "Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers!  I will sing to ^[1] the LORD , I will sing;
I will make music to ^[2] the LORD , the God of Israel.

2 Samuel 6
⁴ with the ark of God on it, and Ahio was walking in front of it. ⁵ David and the whole house of Israel were celebrating with all their might before the LORD , with songs and with harps, lyres, tambourines, sistrums and cymbals.  
2 Samuel 6
¹⁴ David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the LORD with all his might, ¹⁵ while he and the entire house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of trumpets.

Exodus 35
³² to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, ³³ to cut and set stones, to work in wood and to engage in all kinds of artistic craftsmanship. ³⁴ And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others.

 

The flexibility of our fine arts program is essential to the parent/guardian’s right to choose the appropriate program for their child.

Independent Studies:
Independent studies are an option for students involved in private lessons or acceptable fine arts programs.

Students may opt to schedule a study period if their involvement in fine arts during non-school hours is inhibiting their core class study-time.  Proper documentation of these programs will be necessary and must be approved by the Academic Director prior to the start of the school year or fine arts program, whichever applies.

Fine Arts Courses:

FLCA recognizes the importance of developing the whole child.  With this in mind the Fine Arts program will be individualized to meet each student’s gifts.  The program will emphasize the production, performance, and exhibition of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts.  Moreover, students will study the historical and cultural contexts and the impact thereof.  Students will be trained in the critical processes and appreciate the aesthetics of fine arts giving all glory to God.

Once a student is accepted into the academy, the academic director will meet with the student and parents to develop the fine arts program.   

Additional fees may be required to meet the parents’ requests.

Foreign Language Philosophy

Genesis 42:23  ²³ They did not realize that Joseph could understand them, since he was using an interpreter.

Nehemiah 8:8  ⁸ They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear ^[a] and giving the meaning so that the people could understand what was being read.
Footnotes:   a. Or God, translating it

In order to fully understand scriptures and other important aspects of communication, the Academy recognizes the importance of learning a second language to experience the processes of interpretations and to understand the importance of thoroughly investigating the roots of the language.  
In 9^th grade, students will have the opportunity to learn Spanish or Latin.  If the parents wish to have their child study a language other than Latin or Spanish, attempts will be made to satisfy this request.  Although, additional fees may be necessary to in order to satisfy special requests. In either case, the National Standards supported by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages will be used as a guideline in the foreign language course. These standards are outlined below.  If you would like to view the entire copy, you can request to see them at the Academy or they can be accessed online at http://www.actfl.org .

STANDARDS FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING

COMMUNICATION
Communicate in Languages Other Than English

Standard 1.1: Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions

• Standard 1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics

• Standard 1.3: Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.

CULTURES
Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures

• Standard 2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied

• Standard 2.2: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied

CONNECTIONS
Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information

• Standard 3.1: Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language

• Standard 3.2: Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures

COMPARISONS
Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture

• Standard 4.1: Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own

• Standard 4.2: Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.

COMMUNITIES
Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home & Around the World

• Standard 5.1: Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting

• Standard 5.2: Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.

Health and Fitness Education Philosophy

1 Samuel 25:6 Say to him: 'Long life to you! Good health to you and your household! And good health to all that is yours!
3 John 1:2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.

Health and Fitness Seminars and Activities will be held approximately 15 times a year.  These seminars will include topics educating and encouraging youth to treat their bodies as the temple for the Holy Spirit.  These seminars will be held by professional staff and guest speakers and given from a Christian perspective. Physical Education topics include:

 

DOMESTIC/DATING VIOLENCE

HEALTHY DATING/PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

MARIJUANA AND OTHER ILLEGAL DRUGS

TOBACCO

ADDICTION/ABUSE/DEPENDENCY OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

NUTRITION- emphasis on prevention control/healthy choices/weight control/ how diet contributes to the top 3 diseases in the US/Prevention

EATING DISORDERS

BODY MASS INDEX/BODY % FAT

AEROBIC EXERCISE- cardio vascular workouts- emphasis on target heart rates

WEIGHT LIFTING

PILATES

YOGA AS EXERCISE

FIRST AID

CPR- emphasis on meeting 14 & 15 certification

HIV and AIDS- emphasis on prevention and high risk behaviors
STD(sexually transmitted diseases)- emphasis on prevention and risky behaviors

SEX EDUCATION- CONCEPTION TO BIRTH

ABSTINENCE/CONTRACEPTIVES USED IN MARRIAGE

HUMAN SEXUALITY

STRESS MANAGEMENT

In addition to the seminars, all students must log at least 10 additional hours of independent study.  These hours must be documented by an adult advisor other than an immediate family member.

Parents will be given a seminar schedule with information about the speakers and content of the seminar in advance in order to be given an opportunity to declare their child exempt from any specific program. If a student is declared exempt, students will be required to replace the missed 90-min seminar with a health topic approved by the Academic Director and turn in proper documentation of student participation.
 

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Humanities Philosophy

“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”       2 Timothy 2:15

“Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the children of

Israel.”  Deuteronomy 31:19

“For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end…”            2 Corinthians 1:13

Communication is the process by which information is exchanged. Reading, writing and speaking are the underlying means of all communication. Humanities is designed to assist students in expanding awareness, understanding and perspective of mankind’s communication through literature. FLCA’s board of directors has adopted a curriculum for students to accentuate God’s communication with mankind so that students are better prepared to communicate God’s purpose to others. FLCA’s curriculum, which aligns with the Cultural and Biblical Studies curriculums, will offer an Overview of Literary Genre in 9^th grade and a broader study of World Literature in 10^th grade. Juniors will study more specific topics of American and European Literature while seniors will study AP English.

Freshman Tentative Curriculum

Overview of Literary Genre

            The Elements of a Short Story

            The Elements of Poetry

            The Elements of Nonfiction

            The Elements of Drama

            William Shakespeare

            The Western Tradition in Literature

            Folktales from Around the World

            The Elements of a Novel

Sophomore Tentative Curriculum

World Literature

            Masterpieces of the Ancient World

            Masterpieces of the Middle Ages

            Masterpieces of the Renaissance

            Masterpieces of the Enlightenment

            Masterpieces of the Nineteenth Century: Varieties of Romanticism

            Masterpieces of the Nineteenth Century: Realism, Naturalism and the New Poetry

            Masterpieces of the Twentieth Century: Varieties of Modernism

            Masterpieces of the Twentieth Century: Contemporary Exploration

Junior Tentative Curriculum

American Literature

            Early American and Colonial Period: 1776

            Democratic Origins and Revolutionary Writers: 1776-1820

            The Romantic Period, 1820-1860: Essayists and Poets

            The Romantic Period, 1820-1860: Fiction

            The Rise of Realism: 1860-1914

            Modernism and Experimentation: 1914-1945

            American Poetry Since 1945: The Anti-Tradition

            American Prose Since 9145: Realism and Experimentation

European Literature

            Foundations of Western Culture I: Homer to Dante

            Foundations of Western Culture II: Renaissance to Modernity

            Forms of Western Narrative

            Comedy

            Tragedy

            Medieval Literature

            Renaissance Literature

            Eighteenth-Century Literature

            Major European Novels

            Irish Literature

            Twentieth-Century Fiction

            Twentieth-Century Drama

            Contemporary Literature

            French Literature in Translation

Senior Tentative Curriculum

AP English

            A college-level course designed in accordance with the College Board. The course

involves intensive study of numerous authors, genres and historical periods.

Extensive composition and discussion require students to demonstrate their sensitivity to the language and structure of a piece of writing as well as to develop their own power and precision in organizing and expressing thoughts. This course culminates in the Advanced Placement examination given in May of each year.

Integrated throughout all Courses

Grammar

Mechanics

Writing: Critical Response

Writing: Creative Response

Vocabulary

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Mathematics Philosophy
 

Mathematics Philosophy

”Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or volume. “ Leviticus 19:35

“You must have accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 25:15

Students over the years have failed to see the connection of mathematics in society.  The FLCA board of directors is dedicated to educating the how and why of mathematics.  We have decided to adopt a curriculum for students to emphasize God’s perfect design.  Aware of the testing processes for college bound students, FLCA’s curriculum will offer 4 scheduling options for students The curricula will offer an emphasis in Algebra I and Algebra II concepts as well as an introduction to probability, an extensive study of geometry, trigonometry, and pre-calculus.  Senior students will have a choice between preparing for the A.P. Calculus exam or a course on Probability and Statistics. 

In addition to the required mathematics core classes, students will have study skills classes each year to review concepts in order to prepare for standardize testing such as the SAT, ACT, PSSA, and placement tests.

Students must take two Pre-Tests on the following objectives to properly place in curricula.
           A.) Pre-Test A on the following objectives:

Basic Arithmetic

operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

basic proportion and percentage problems

fractions

decimals

Integers

Order of Operations

Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

Simplifying Algebraic expressions

B.)  Pre-Test B on the following objectives

Pre-TestA

Proportion and Percentage Equations

Distribution

1^st Degree One-Variable Equations

1^st Degree Linear Equations

solving

graphing

intercepts

slope

interpretation

modeling Situations

function notation

Factoring Binomials and Trinomials

Laws of Powers

Factoring

Radicals

Systems of Equations

graphing

substitution

linear combination

Introduction to Inequalities

Introduction to Absolute Value

Basic Statistics

Scientific Notation

Problem Solving Throughout Covered Topics
 

Note: If a student passes Pre-Test A and B, the student will be placed in Algebra II.  If the student only passes Pre-Test A, they will be placed in Algebra 1.  If the student fails both Pre-Tests the student must take the summer preparatory math course before entering the Academy.

Possible Tracking Selections for Students:
Algebra I: Algebra II : Geometry: Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus
Algebra I: Algebra II : Geometry: Probability and Statistics
Algebra II : Geometry: Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus: AP Calculus
Algebra II : Geometry: Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus: Probability and Statistics
 
Algebra 1

Review of Basic Arithmetic and Integers

Proportion and Percentage Equations

Distribution

1^st Degree One-Variable Equations

1^st Degree Linear Equations

Factoring Binomials, Trinomials, and By-Parts

Laws of Powers

Factoring

Radicals

Systems of Equations: graphing, substitution, linear combination

Introduction to Inequalities

Introduction to Absolute Value

Basic Statistics

Scientific Notation

Problem Solving Throughout Covered Topics
 

Algebra 2

Review of select Algebra 1 topics: polynomial expressions, factoring, laws of exp.

Laws of exponents with negative exponents

Factoring negative and reverse binomial, and trinomial expressions

Factoring by synthetic division

Factoring using the quadratic formula
Solving equations by factoring

Genealogy of numbers
Linear Functions: Systems & Inequalities: Modeling & Multiple Representations
Matrices 

Graphing Techniques
Quadratic Expressions and Equations
Cubic Expressions and Equations
Exponential Functions

Radicals, Rational Exponents, Logarithms, Natural Logs; simplifying & equations
Quadratic Functions & Completing the Square
Higher Order Polynomials

The n, nth root of a number-2 squares, 3 cubes, 4 fourth roots

Rational Functions and Equations :using all operations and solving
Synthetic Division and the Rational Root Theorem
Problem Solving-2 variables
Complex Numbers
Functional Notation

Probability, Permutations, and Combinations

*Rational and Irrational Numbers

*Converting Infinite, repeating decimals to fractions

*Creating rational and irrational numbers between two given values

Geometry
Defining Geometry-basic terms

Area and Perimeter-triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids
The Pythagorean Theorem

Utilize Inductive and Deductive Reasoning and Contradiction to Write Proofs
Utilize Indirect and Direct Proofs
Definitions, postulates, conjectures, and theorems

Review of radicals
The Geometry of Right Triangles
Triangle-Congruence, 30-60-90, 45-45-90, compass & straightedge
Distance Formulas
Parallelism- transversals, proving
Polygons-characteristic, angles, mid-segments, analyzing with coordinates, slope & mid-point formulas
Triangle Sum Theorem
Perpendicular Lines
Similarity-polygons, scales, triangles, surface areas, indirect, side splitting
Quadrilaterals-properties and special
Circles-chords, arcs, tangents, inscribed angles, secants, tangents, coordinate planes
Surface Area and Volume- Shapes in Space
Geometric Transformations and Symmetry
Right Triangle Trigonometry
 

Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus

Trigonometry:

Review of select Alg II, Geometry topics, Matrices
Angle measurement: degrees, rotations, radians
Functions of an angle: sin, cos, tan, cot, sec, csc
Introducing and Knowing popular angle measures
Reference angles in each quadrant
Unit Circle: signs and values of each function in each quadrant

Circular Functions

Solving Right Triangles

Trigonometric Identities, simplifying expressions, and proofs

Trigonometric Functions and Inverses

Solving Scalene Triangles

Transcendental Functions-Exponential, e, Logs, Growth and Decay

Polar Coordinates

Conversion of rectangle-polar coordinates/equations

Pre-Calculus:

Sketching linear graphs and their inverses
Graphing and sketching Techniques-non linear functions

Systems of Equations Involving Second Degree

Polynomial Theory: Factorials, binomial theorem, Pascal’s Triangle
Second Degree Relations- Circle, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola, General

Geometry In Space, Vectors

Sequences and Series

Limits of Functions

Continuity

Students will have the option of taking AP Calculus or Probability and Statistics during their senior year.

AP Calculus

Limits, continuity, and discontinuity of functions

The squeeze/sandwich theorem

Tangent and normal to a curve- slope of a curve

The difference quotient

Definition of a derivative

Locations where derivatives are non-existent

Differentiable and continuity

Mean-Value Theorem

Applications of derivatives, instantaneous rates and rates of change

Methods of Differentiating-by def; power, quotient, chain rules

Implicit differentiation

Derivatives of trig functions

More Applications of Derivatives- displacement, velocity, acceleration,  concavity,

asymptotes, Newton’s method, optimization

Indeterminate Forms-Theorem of L’Hopital

Definite and Indefinite Integration

Applications of Integration- num. iteration, Riemannian sums, area, surface area, length,

volume, average values

The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Transcendental Functions and differentiation: e, logs, ln

Applications of Natural Logs

Integration of trig functions

Solving 1^st order differential equations

Techniques of Integration

Probability and Statistics
Organize and arrange data

Uses and abuses of statistics

Methods of sampling data

Frequency tables, relative and cumulative frequency tables

Picture graphs, histograms, pareto charts, pie charts, dot-plots, stem-and-leaf plots

Measures of central tendency: mean median, mode, midrange

Measures of variation: range, variance, and standard deviation

Z-scores and percentiles

Exploratory data analysis: stem and leaf plots and box plots
 

Introduction to probability notation

Define simple events

Addition and multiplication rule of compound events

Multiplication rule: complements and conditional probability

Number of possible outcomes

Probabilities in a binomial experiment

Mean, variance, and standard deviation for binomial distribution

Poisson Distribution

Normal Probability Distribution

Finding probabilities with standard normal distribution

Finding values with standard normal distributions

Central Limit Theorem

Normal distribution as approximation to binomial distribution

Correlations and linear correlation coefficient

Regression equation

Line of best fit

Estimates and sample sizes: large samples and small samples

Estimating m, population proportion and population variance

Fundamentals of Hypothesis testing

Testing a claim about mean with large and small samples, proportion, standard deviation, and variance

Inferences about 2 means (independent & large, small and large), matched pairs, 2 proportions,

comparing variations

variation and prediction intervals

Multiple regressions

Modeling

Multinomial experiments and contingency tables

*analysis of variance

*statistical process control

*nonparametric statistics

*optional: dependent upon the pace of the students

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Mission Philosophy

Romans 10
¹⁴How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? ¹⁵And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"

Acts 13

²While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." ³So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.

Acts 1
⁸But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Mark 10
¹³People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. ¹⁴When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. ¹⁵I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." ¹⁶And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.

God’s calling for the opening of a Christian mission-based school was the root of opening FLCA.  The premise is to mold the Christian spirit to be giving, caring, and helpful in any way needed to aid the needy and to lead the community with Christ by their side.

As freshmen and sophomores, the students will be led to recognize, participate, and organize small-scale missions.  Each student must document 20 hours of mission work which may include school-sponsored mission projects.  For example, students may recognize the need to paint a fence that is located at a charitable foundation; one of the girls may grow her hair and then cut and donate it to Locs for Love ( The Cancer Society).  Other students may participate in Operation Christmas Child, where they purchase items and pack them in a show box to be sent to needy countries.  Another idea may be to organize a fund drive for a local family that lost their home in a fire.  The possibilities are endless and several missions can be combined to accomplish the required hours. 

As juniors, students will be expected to volunteer 40 hours to missions and submit a paper showing how they represented Christ, and in what way they witnessed during their work.

In addition to participating in the small-scale missions organized by their underclassman, seniors will be expected to plan, organize, execute, and report on a larger-scale Christian mission project of at least 60 hours.  This project can be local, national, or world-wide.  Students may count a mission trip with an approved organization, such as Volunteers In Medical Missions or a church-organized mission trip.  The students must have a specific role that will show how they planned, organized, and executed tasks, and report on the Christian ministry.
 

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Science Philosophy
 

”Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or volume. “ Leviticus 19:35

FLCA is committed to the exploration and exhaustive study of science emphasizing God’s perfect design.  The students will make connections between objectives and Christian living.  Exposure to controversial issues of theories will be required to strengthen apologetics. To prepare students on an advance level, the curriculum will be structured to cover several disciplines and enable senior students to branch off into the AP course of study to best fit their needs.  In 9^th grade, students will begin with an overview of physical science with the majority of the year focused on an extensive study of biology. In 10^th grade, students will explore topics of Earth and Space for the 1^st quarter and chemistry for the remainder of the year.  The 11^th grade year will parallel their developed mathematical reasoning in physics, while the 12^th grade year will be individualized-based Advance Placement programs concurrent with the student’s future interest.  As in all disciplines, technology will be integrated throughout all science curriculums.

Freshman Tentative Curriculum:

Physical Science:

            Atoms

            Bonds formed by electron transfer and sharing

            Protons, Neutrons, Electrons size and placement