- Home -
- About Us -
- School Policies -
- Requirements -
- LCA Board -
- Tuition -
- Elementary Classes -
- Secondary Classes -
- Extracurriculars -
- Contact Us -
|
Liberty
Christian Academy Class Highlights
This
is a sampling of the classes offered through our tutorial based upon annual interest levels.
 ACT Preparation – This upper-level course helps prepare students to take the standardized test. This is a one-semester course. Advanced Biology – This upper-level course is an in-depth study of human anatomy and physiology. Biology is a prerequisite. Advanced Math – This upper-level course prepares the student for college math and includes trigonometry and calculus functions. Algebra I – This course includes equation-solving, graphing, polynomials, radicals, and quadratic functions. Algebra II – This course reviews basic algebraic functions and introduces more advanced operations including exponential functions,logarithms, and trigonometry. Algebra I is a prerequisite. American History – This upper-level course utilizes both historical documents and historical literature as students explore America from its beginning to today. American Literature – As students read all genres from American Literature, they will learn to analyze and write about what they read. Art I (grades 7-8) - This course provides exposure to a wide range of drawing, painting, and mixed-media projects and also offers exposure to art history and theory in support of the projects. Art II (grades 9-12) - This course provides exposure to a wide range of drawing, painting, and mixed-media projects and also offers exposure to art history and theory in support of the projects. Biology – This course includes cellular biology, microbiology, genetics, botany, zoology, and human anatomy. Students participate in a variety of exciting labs and other activities. British Literature – This upper-level survey course makes a chronological exploration of British Literature in all genres. Students will write extensively about what they read. Chemistry – This upper-level course presents students with a foundation in atomic structure, nomenclature, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and much more. Students participate in numerous in-class lab opportunities. Cognitive Enrichment - Introduction to Computers – (grades 7-8) - This class introduces students to the computer and its components. Students will learn the hardware components of the computer (CPU, Hard Drive, Monitor, etc.) as well as the software components of the computer (memory, folders, operating system, system tools, etc.). Students will also be introduced to some software tools: word processing, paint tools, etc. Students must have a laptop to take this class. Introduction to Computer Programming – (grades 9-12) - This class in an introduction to computer programming languages. The student will begin using a programming language called LOGO and create animation projects. Students must have a laptop to take this class. Drama (grades 7-8) - This course is a performance-based class. Students will end the year with a full-length production. Drama (grades 9-12) - This course is a performance-based class with additional emphasis on the history and theory of the theater. Students will end the year with a full-length production. Earth Science – Students explore God’s wonderful creation including both outer space and the world around us. Student activities include many hands-on experiences. English 7, 8, 9, 10 – These classes meet for 1 ½ hours per week and include grammar, vocabulary, writing, and literature. Geography – This exciting course allows students to develop mapping skills and to explore world cultures and landforms through a variety ofactivities and reading assignments. Government/Economics – These two upper-level, one-semester courses are required for graduation. The goal of the U.S. government course is to help students to understand world issues, to identify the rights and obligations of citizens, and to become active participants in the democratic process. The economics course emphasizes the basic principles of production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services in the United States and a comparison with those of other countries. Junior High Math - This course prepares the seventh grade student for pre-algebra. It includes emphasis on fractions, decimals, and percentages. Life Science – This course explores life processes including concepts in microbiology, plant biology, and zoology. Medieval Cultures - 7th grade history Physical Science – This fun-filled, hands-on course introduces students to the scientific method, introductory chemistry, and basic physics concepts. Pre-Algebra – This course prepares students for Algebra I by introducing basic algebraic concepts. Public Speaking (grades 9-12) - This introductory course provides a study of basic concepts of speech communication as applied to public speaking including both social and academic settings. Students will learn practical speaking skills from personal introductions, to speech-making, to debating. Spanish I – This introductory course includes practical vocabulary, conversational Spanish, and grammatical formations. Spanish II – This more advanced course builds on the principles introduced in Spanish I. Spanish I is a prerequisite for this course. World History I – This survey course examines the history of the world from creation through the Reformation. Students are engaged by intriguing reading and exciting projects. World History II – This second world history course begins with the Reformation and continues to present day. Yearbook/Newspaper – Students in this class will be responsible for designing and publishing the LCA yearbook. This is a wonderful elective for the college-bound transcript. |
