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Grade 9-12

BIBLE & RELIGION

Religion I History and construction of the Bible The Genesis story Creation The Sabbath Sin Salvation Family Relationships Adam Noah Abraham Bible principles and relationship Self worth and self image Lot Terah Joseph The Gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, John overview Birth and formative years of Christ Purpose for Christ's life Salvation through Jesus Christ Jesus, His kingdom, His people Last days of Christ Gethsemane, Crucifixion, Resurrection Gift of the Spirit Religion II The Old Testament: An overview The church of the Exodus Conquest of the Promised Land Judges Kingdom Captivity Restoration Silence between Old and New Testaments The New Testament Church: Cross to Pentecost Church at Jerusalem Church scattered Gospel to the Gentiles Epistles of Peter	Canon developed The Christian Era: The Gospel in the decline and restoration Growth and persecution: 2nd through 4th Century Apostasy: 5th - 12th Century Renewal: 13 - 17th Century Awakening and Mission: 18th - 20th Century Religion III Development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church The Millerite message and movement Great Disappointment and aftermath Doctrinal development in the Seventh-day Adventist Church The role of Ellen White The 1888 Controversy 1901-1903 in the Seventh-day Adventist Church Growth and expansion Contemporary Adventism Studying and understanding the Bible Relationship of God's Character to Law Nature and work of the Holy Spirit Character of Jesus Law and grace Death and the human condition The plan of salvation Sanctification Justification Nature of inspiration Gift of prophecy Key doctrines in Romans Baptism The Sabbath Three Angels' message The Judgment and the Sanctuary	Sabbath in old and New Testaments Origin of Sunday observance Spiritualism Witnessing opportunities Examination and preparation of Bible studies Prophecies of Daniel and Revelation Last-day events Christ's righteousness The Millennium, New Heaven, New Earth Religion IV Divorce Building relationships at home, school and church Self understanding Goals and values Decision making Handling conflicts Study of Proverbs and Education Evaluating personal capabilities Exploring career options Establish Christian philosophy of work Conversion and relationship with Christ Ministry of angels Biblical principles in establishing a home Biblical principles in dating and marriage Human sexuality Love and marriage Friendships and communication A personal philosophy of life The effective parent Principles and techniques of witnessing Developing a teachable spirit Relationships in the New Earth Prayer Unique role of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

ART

God, the Master Artist Art heritage Aesthetics Visual tactile perception Creative expression Crafts	Drawing and sketching Graphic design Landscape design Painting: watercolor, acrylic Photography: film-making	Pottery: ceramics Print making Sculpture Stained glass Textile: fiber arts, surface design

BUSINESS EDUCATION

Accounting Accounting terminology Proficiency in accounting cycles Principles and concepts Banking Career Payroll Legal issues Business Technology Business ethics, Etiquette, Employment, Professional growth Communication and presentations Careers and job search skills Corporate relations Economic concepts Financial documents Marketing Public relations Telecommunications Problem solving and critical thinking	Computer Technology Computer Literacy Computer terminology Basic application Ethics, licensure regulations, and usage Career opportunities Purchasing and care of hardware and software Computer history Database management Desktop publishing File management Spreadsheet Word processing Telecommunications Keyboarding Keyboarding technique Mastery of function, alphabetical, number and symbol keys Proofreading Formatting Equipment operation	Desktop Publishing Font terminology and selection Pointing devices Page layout and design Graphics and special effects Manipulations of text Economics Career opportunity Consumer buying and information Credit industry Economic theory, terminology and systems Ethical and legal issues Investments Taxes Word Processing Terminology Document processing Problem solving Keyboarding Print controls Business documents

COMPUTERS*

Literacy
Historical development
Terminology
Components of computer systems
Licensing and copyrights
Business, educational, personal software packages
New developments
Powers and limitations

Spreadsheets
Structure and characteristics
Mathematical formulas
Deriving statistical inferences
Collect, enter, interpret data
Format and print

Programming
Algorithms and flow charts
Program creation: coding
Modular designs and procedures, functions, objects, files
Input prompts
Program management

Graphics
Graphics representing data
Graphics in freehand
Modify existing graphics

Create, modify scanned images
Animation
Slide-show presentations
Design forms
Graphics software, packages
Print graphics
Artistic creativity

Word Processing
Enter and edit text
Create and format documents
Generate tables
Fonts
Macros
Graphics
Importing data
Mail-merge

Database
Creating and displaying database
Displaying records
Modifying records and files
Importing and exporting
Sorting and report preparation

Desktop Publishing
Menus and keystrokes, mouse commands
Creating new publications
Graphics

Printing
Style sheets
Advanced features
Using color
Long document features

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Technical graphic, drawing and engineering
Advanced editing and drawing
Customizing the CAD environment
Three dimensional drawings
Use of teamwork on complex graphics problems and projects

Computer Technology
System design
Electronic and logic design
Data storage
Peripherals
Identification and correction of common malfunctions
Interfaces for robots, timing devices, etc.
Analysis of construction of embedded computers
Computer maintenance and repair

HEALTH

Biblical principles of health Structure and function of the human body Nutrition	Personal health Mental and emotional health Family and social health Diseases and disorders Drug education	Safety and first aid Consumer health Environmental health Health careers

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Awareness Technology and change Environmental impact Technical design and illustration Stewardship of resources Ethics in the work place Manufacturing procedures Skills Biotechnology Graphics Electronics	Construction Photography Agribusiness Computer-aided design Critical thinking Literacy Technical systems Resources of technology Tools and machines Production and development	Automation Labor and management Computers Applications Marketing Christian values Communications Participation in SDA global mission Health and safety practices Research and experimentation

LANGUAGE ARTS

English I Vocabulary, Semantics, Etymology Grammar Composition Library use, fundamental research Public speaking, discussion, debate Analytical thinking Evaluation of media Literature: short story, poetry, drama, allegory English II Vocabulary, Etymology, Dialects Grammar Techniques of writing	Composition: short stories, poetry, plays, essays, term papers, journal writing Parliamentary procedure Persuasion and argument Literature: American heritage, folklore, ballads English III Literary vocabulary Grammar Public speaking, speech construction Listening, summarizing, note taking	Writing as a process Mass media and propaganda Critical analysis skills Reading for pleasure Literature: American, cross-cultural English IV Creative and formal report writing Advanced public speaking and evaluation Ethics and values in mass media Literature: English, world, modern

MATHEMATICS

Consumer Math Purchasing, leasing, renting Management of household expense Insurance Salary, commissions, employee benefits Economic literacy Gross national product and consumer price index Inflation General Math Ratio and proportion Basic concepts of statistics Banking, investment, insurance, taxation Graphs and tables Geometry Introductory geometry Measurement Percent and decimals Squares and square root Algebra I Number theory Sets and their relationships System of equations of the first and second degree Ratio, proportion, variation Special products and factoring Fractions and fractional equations Square roots, radicals, exponents Algebra II Number theory Square and rational roots, radicals and exponents Linear, polynomial, quadratic equations	Binomial theorem Logarithms Progressions, sequences and series Higher-degree equations Vectors Determinants Simple probability and statistics Estimation and approximation Geometry Origins and uses of geometry Terms, postulates and theorems Nature of proof Inductive and deductive reasoning Ratio and proportion Algebra in geometry Angles relationships Parallel and perpendicular lines Triangles Pythagorean theorem Circles, polygons Measurement of geometric figures Simple constructions Loci Transformational coordinate geometry Introduction to symbolic logic Trigonometric functions Advanced Math Numbers theory Binomial theorem Progressions Theory of equations Permutations and combinations Functions and their graphs Probability Determinants Inequalities Matrix algebra	Mathematical inductions The derivative Trigonometry Solutions of triangles Use of tables and interpolation Measurement of angles Properties of trigonometric functions Complex numbers and vectors Concept of a limit Graphs of functions Exponential functions Logarithms Identities and equations General triangle solutions Computer analysis of graphs Permutations and combinations Binomial theorem Calculus Derivative of a function Logarithmic and trigonometric functions Indeterminate terms Computation of derivatives Rate of a change of a quantity Maxima and minima Integrals Length of curves Volume and surface areas Probability and statistics Tables and graphs Measures of central tendency Quartiles and percentiles Measures of dispersion Simple correlation Statistical inference
MODERN LANGUAGE
History and purpose of the language Orientation to the sound and rules of the language Structure of the language Listening for easy recognition Proper usage and comprehension Speaking, Conversation, Dialogue	Grammatical structures Discrimination of sound Production of sound Pronunciation Idiomatic expressions Vocabulary Meaning Spelling	Use in written form Cultural contributions and perspectives Proverbs and stories Games and sports Holidays and festivals Value systems Practical usage

MUSIC
*Choral +Instrumental Good posture Breath control Accurate pitch, natural tone, rhythm Critical listening Notation symbols Sacred and secular literature Teamwork Memorization for performance and concert presentation History and culture	Elements of music Form structure of works Major and minor scale Individual musicianship Correct phrasing and appropriate expression Music History and Appreciation Music form: i.e., ABA, sonata, rondo Music genres: i.e., oratorio, symphony, opera	Historical, musical, culture background of musical works Historical view of the following areas: Antiquity Middle ages Renaissance Baroque Classical Romantic 20th Century Hymnology Adventist hymnology Global events

* Singing with accompaniment and a capella + embouchure, arpeggios

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Health and physical fitness Emergency procedures Conditioning Officiating Sportsmanship Activities for leisure time Self-worth Aquatics Life saving and water safety Individual activity Track and field	Cycling and skating Golf Racquet sports Tennis and squash History of sports Safety and first aid Team work Etiquette Discipline Cooperation Movement principles	Self control Gymnastics Sports acrobatics Outdoor pursuits Backpacking Skiing Orienteering Team sports Volleyball and flag ball Awareness of recreational opportunities

SCIENCE
Biology Characteristics of life: plant, vertebrate Classification Microscopic life Simple organisms: algae, bacteria, fungi Mammals and birds Cells Protein synthesis Genetics and heredity Reproduction and growth Human biology and behavior Conservation of human resources Ecosystems and the environment Scientific method Origins Drug abuse Chemistry Matter, energy, changes Measurement Carbon and its compounds Acids, bases, and salts Atomic theory Periodic law Water and solutions Chemical bonding Molecular theory Equilibrium and kinetics Reactions, formulas and chemical equations	Titrations Ionization and ionic solutions Colloids, suspensoids, and emulsoids Oxidation and reduction Nonmetals Metals and alloys Electrochemistry Nuclear reactions and radioactivity Earth Science Structure and composition of earth Changes in earth crust Earth's water Atmospheric forces Exploring universe History of earth Physics Electricity and magnetism Photoelectric effect Heat Light and optics Sound and acoustics Wave motion Quantum theory Relativity Force, work and power Mechanics	Space, time, and motion Electronics Nuclear physics and energy Solid-state physics Physical Science Waves, sound, light Electro-magnetic waves Polarization and color Images Optical instruments Matter, properties and states Gas laws Elements, compounds, mixtures Atoms and nuclei Chemistry Bonding Conservation of mass and energy Water and solutions Carbon compounds Food chemistry Reaction types and rates Acids, bases, salts Energy and environment Combustion Air and water quality Corrosion Fuels, alternate energy and pollution Anti-pollution technology

SOCIAL STUDIES
World History Geography Rise of civilization Ancient Africa, Asia and the Americas Greek, Roman, Classical civilization Middle ages in Europe European expansion The Renaissance, Reformation The rise of Islam European exploration and colonization Political, intellectual and industrial development Imperialism World War I, World War II The world today Global mission of the SDA church World Geography Map and globe skills Climate, regional geography Career options Race, language, religions, traditions Effects of geography on history Preservation of natural resources Governments, history, and economic systems Ethnic groups and populations Industry, manufacturing, agriculture Transportation and communication	Global mission of the SDA church U.S. History Age of exploration and discovery Colonization of America A new nation is born: U.S. Constitution Development of a new nation and nationalism Sectionalism Birth of the SDA church Civil War and Reconstruction Reform and imperialism World War I, 20's 30's, World War II Post-war problems and prosperity the Atomic Era and Cold War Civil Rights The role of women, cultural and ethnic groups in development of United States Economics Supply and demand laws Family economics and management Organization and factors for production Marketing and distribution Agriculture and labor markets Taxation, international trade Distribution theories Product, inflation and recession	Foreign aid policies Capitalism and alternative economic systems Government Separation of church and state, religious liberty Principles of government Comparative governments the constitution: principles and development Citizenship and civil rights Propaganda and public opinion Political parties Executive legislative powers and policies Judicial powers and policies Fiscal policies Human and public services Natural and human resources Foreign policy International relations and organizations Public education Provincial (state) and local governments Taxation and finance Labor-management relations

Grade 9-12

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Grade 9-12