Please complete a registration form and pay the registration fee to be eligible to take classes at Veritas. First-time families also need to complete an Application for Admission.
Our 2023-2024 course offerings are below. Class sizes are limited, and registration is on a first-come first- served basis.
The cost for classes are as follows: A 1 Hour class is $45 per month and a class lasting more than 1 hour is $55 per month. Several classes have a one-time lab/material fee that will be due with the first tuition payment. Monthly invoices will be e-mailed to you, which may be paid online or in person. Checks must be written to Veritas Classes Inc. The first payment will be due in September. All class fees must be paid by the 10th of each month, September-April. After the 10th, a late fee of $25 is assessed to your fee. You have the option of paying monthly, by the semester, or by the year. If paying per semester, or for the entire year, you must make payment in the form of cash or check. A 10% discount will be given to those who pay for the entire year.
2023-2024 COURSE OFFERINGS AT VERITAS
All classes meet on Wednesdays from August 30th through April 24th. Orientation will be on Monday, August 28th, at 7 pm. May 1st and May 8th will be our make-up days, if needed. The first semester will end on December 20th, and the second semester will begin on January 10th. Fall Break will be on October 11th. Thanksgiving Break will be on November 22nd. Spring Break will be on March 13th.
Click on the links to view the course descriptions, fees, etc. If you need to contact the individual instructors, you may do so by clicking on the instructor’s e-mail address, under the course description. Click on the teacher’s name to view their bio.
Course Table
| 8:00 – 9:00 | ||
| Human Anatomy | Writing I | |
| 8:00 – 9:30 | ||
| Physical Science | ||
| 8:30 – 9:30 | ||
| Pre Algebra | ||
| 9:00 – 10:30 | ||
| Algebra 2 | ||
| 9:30 – 10:30 | ||
| World History | General Science | |
| Beginning Hebrew I | ||
| 10:30 – 11:30 | ||
| American Literature | Public Speaking | |
| Algebra I | Christian Worldview | |
| Geometry | ||
| 11:30 – 12:30 | ||
| Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance | Spanish I | |
| Grammar | American History | |
| 11:30 – 1:00 | ||
| Biology Lab | ||
| 12:30 – 1:30 | ||
| Spanish II | Government (Fall Semester Only) |
Economics (Spring Semester Only) |
| 12:30 – 2:00 | ||
| Chemistry 101 | ||
General Science
Sandi Greene
9:30 – 10:30
Target Age: 7th grade & up
Lab Fee: $30
Copy Fee: $10
Course Description: Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Edition, is designed to transition middle school students to a new level of independent learning as we explore God’s creation. Initially, students will be motivated to learn about science through the eyes of many scientists from history, including a special project on one specific scientist of their choosing. Once their curiosity has been peaked, we will explore topics such as astronomy, paleontology, geology, meteorology, general chemistry and physics, as well as life science through various hands-on experiments. In general, experiments will be completed as a class every other week, with class discussion, movies, and learning games taking place on the alternate weeks. There will be a final project for each student at the end of the year. My primary goal with this class will be to open young people’s eyes and minds to the question and answer process that we call science and the various methods for exploring curiosities about God’s wonderful creation.
Beginning Hebrew I
Brandon Black
9:30 – 10:30
Target Age: This class is designed as high school curriculum, but mature, advanced middle school students should be able to complete it.
Course Description:
- The goal of this course is to give the student a basic understanding of Hebrew grammar, with the primary purpose being to be able to read and understand the biblical text in its original language.
- The class will cover the basics of Hebrew writing, including the Alephbet and pronunciation; vocabulary; Hebrew Nouns, pronouns, prepositions, and adjectives; and will serve as an introduction to the Hebrew verbal system.
- The class will utilize the Basics of Biblical Hebrew curriculum. The students are required to purchase a copy of Pratico and Van Pelt, Basics of Biblical Hebrew, 3rd edition, in print or logos edition; as well as the laminated study guide sheet. Other resources will be provided via email. Students will need to have access to a printer.
Physical Science
Kaylan Newsome
8:00 – 9:30
Lab Fee: $30
Copy fee: $10
Course Description: This Physical Science Lab is a hands on learning experience for multiple concepts to not just hear about science, but to truly understand science in order to further the knowledge about life around us. This lab sets your students up to build on their future learning. During the hour and a half of this class, the lab and experiments will be the main portion to visualize the purpose, in order to put the vocabulary and information from the text to valuable use and understanding. Our course uses the Apologia Physical Science textbook to learn the included topics: air, atmosphere, water, the hydrosphere, earth, and the lithosphere, weather, motion, gravity, electromagnetic force, electrical circuits, magnetism, atomic structure, radioactivity, waves and sound, light, and astrophysics.
Text and Materials:
– textbook
– 2 inch 3 ring binder with dividers and pockets
– notebook paper
– colored pencils
– pens
– scientific calculator (the Casio FX115ESPlus is recommended, and it’s only about $15)
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Chemistry 101
Dannette Cox
12:30 – 2:00
Lab fee: $35 | Copy fee: $10 (This is a 1 ½ hour class)
Course Prerequisites: Algebra I
Course Goals: The goal of Chemistry 101 is to introduce the student to the basic principles of Chemistry from a biblical worldview and to give that student a solid foundation to pursue further study in the field of science. Chemistry is the study of absolutely EVERYTHING!!! Therefore, all students will benefit from this course! An understanding of Chemistry is required for students wishing to pursue study in nursing, medicine, veterinary science, engineering, patent law, forensics, etc.
Watch Chemistry 101 Course Description on YouTube
Course Description: The course is designed for the beginning science student. In the course, the student will be introduced to units and measurement, thermodynamics and kinetics; atoms and molecules; chemical equations and stoichiometry; atomic and molecular structure; solids, gases and liquids; and acids and bases.
The student will be required to read and study during the week. The class time will be used to help clarify and instruct the student in the material and to perform experiments that help illustrate the chemical principles studied. There will be one project during the course of the year, an experiment that is researched, designed, performed, and reported by the student.
Text & Materials: Discovering Design With Chemistry and The Answer Key and Tests, by Dr. Jay L. Wile. This is an updated version of the text he wrote for Apologia. The layout is better and the errors have been corrected. In addition, each student will need a 1-2 inch 3 ring binder with a divider and pockets, notebook paper, colored pencils, pens and a scientific calculator. I recommend the Casio FX115ESPlus. It can be purchased at Walmart for around $15.00.
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American History
Nicole Walker
11:30-12:30
Target Age: 8th-12th grade
Copy Fee: $10
Watch American History Course Description on YouTube
Course Description: The purpose of this course it to provide an entire American History high school credit. The course will use the Exploring America high school curriculum by Ray Notgrass. The curriculum covers American history from Columbus to present day. There will be daily readings from the textbook and also from original source documents, weekly projects, as well and oral report and three papers assigned throughout the year. The curriculum also brings in Bible memorization and passages that we will utilize in class.
Exploring America is separated into two textbooks. Each textbook has 15 Units, so the class will cover one unit per week. There will be quizzes on each unit as well as several cumulative tests.
Materials: Students will need the Exploring America Curriculum Package (which includes the two textbooks as well a book with original source documents). They will also need the Student Review Pack, which includes daily review questions as well as quizzes and exams.
Please have your student bring a three ring binder with section dividers to keep work organized.
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Economics
Nicole Walker
12:30-1:30
Target Age: 9th-12th grade
Class Fee: $5
Course Description: This will be a one-semester high school course, providing one half-year of credit in economics. The course will provide a thorough survey of the basic terms and concepts of economics using the Exploring Economics curriculum by Ray Notgrass.
Throughout the course, we will discuss what economics is, and how every individual daily plays a part in the economy. This will help students to be better stewards of the money entrusted to them and also help them to be informed about the economy on a personal, national, and international level.
World History
Nicole Walker
9:30 – 10:30
Target Age: 8th-12th grade
Supply Fee $10
Watch World History Course Description on YouTube
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide an entire World History high school credit. The course will use the Exploring World History high school curriculum by Ray Notgrass. This curriculum begins with creation and goes through present day. There will be daily readings from the textbook and also from original source documents, weekly projects, as well as four papers (comparison, cause/effect, and two persuasive) assigned throughout the year. The curriculum also brings in Bible memorization and passages that we will utilize in class.
This curriculum is separated into two textbooks, each with 15 units. We will cover one unit each week. Quizzes will be given on each unit as well as several cumulative tests.
Materials: Students will need the Exploring World History Curriculum Package (which includes the two textbooks as well a book with original source documents). They will also need the Student Review Pack, which includes daily review questions as well as quizzes and exams.
Please have your student bring a three ring binder with section dividers to keep work organized
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Pre-Algebra
Kelly Hayes
8:30-9:30
Target Age: 7th grade and up
Supply / Copy Fee: $10
Watch Human Anatomy Course Description on YouTube
Course Description: Math builds concept upon concept. In this pre-algebra course we will start by solidifying all the basic math concepts and operations with a quick review of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percents, and decimals. We will then build upon this foundation to explore more advanced and abstract algebraic concepts such as algebraic expressions, combining like terms, rational expressions, powers, polynomials, graphing, and more. This course will take a step by step approach as we explore many real world examples in applying math to our daily lives with lots of review along the way to make sure students are mastering the material. After completing this course students will have a strong mathematical foundation and be well prepared for more advanced math courses in their future.
Materials: Students will need Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra 2.0 physical textbook and answer key ONLY. Teaching Textbooks does offer online subscriptions and discs as a resource, but these are NOT required for this class. Students may also want a basic calculator if you, as the parent, want to allow them to use this with homework.Students will need Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra 2.0 physical textbook and answer key ONLY. Teaching Textbooks does offer online subscriptions and discs as a resource, but these are NOT required for this class. Students may also want a basic calculator if you, as the parent, want to allow them to use this with homework.
American Literature
Nicole Walker
10:30 – 11:30
Target Age 9th-12th grade
Supply Fee $20
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to explore some of the most influential American authors and to learn to evaluate and analyze their novels. We will read three novels, To Kill a Mockingbird, Tom Sawyer, and Fahrenheit 451 as well as the play Our Town. Short stories and poems will be greatly utilized in order to sample writings from Jack London, Ambrose Bierce, Stephen Craine, Edgar Allen Poe, Brett Harte, Shirley Jackson, and Frank Stockton.
The class will focus on identifying and understanding mood, style, symbolism, theme, etc. Vocabulary, comprehension questions, quizzes and short essays will be utilized weekly. Another main focus of the class will be for students to learn to write literary compare/contrast papers, persuasive papers, to give oral reports throughout the year, and to write an original short story.
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Finding your Voice: Introduction to Public Speaking
Sandi Green
10:30-11:30
Target Age: Middle school- early High school level course (ages 11- 16)
Watch Public Speaking Course Description on YouTube
Course Description:We will approach this class with two primary goals. First, we will work, through a variety of activities, to get each student more comfortable speaking in public settings. Then, we will explore a variety of different types of speeches, as well as different speaker “styles” and audiences. We will finish the semester with a “Speaker’s Fair”, where each student will present themself as “keynote speaker” in a given setting. I can think of no better gift that we can lead our kids to, than the power of their voice!
Materials: I will provide all worksheets and other materials for students.
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Biology Lab
Sandi Green
11:30 – 1:00
Fee: $30 lab fee | $10 copy fee. Note: students do not need their own microscopes
Grade: 9-12th (advanced 8th grader with permission)
Maximum: 16 students
I want to convey that it is more than a lab. We take extra time with each module to learn, as scientists, through various methods, the rich information about God’s living creation.
Description: A college-prep biology course that provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology. Heavily emphasizing the vocabulary of biology, it provides the students with a strong background in the scientific method, the five-kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, a complete survey of three of the five kingdoms in Creation, and ecosystems. Students will be expected to be well-prepared for class each week and to be actively engaged in the learning process. This class is a minds-on classroom where Biology students will analyze, find answers, work with science vocabulary, locate information, debate, complete labs and dissections, discuss, model concepts, write-to-learn, partner with other students, and communicate findings to each other.
Curriculum & Materials:
- Textbook: Apologia Exploring Creation with Biology, 3rd Ed. by Vicki Dincher. Available for purchase from Christianbook.com & Rainbowresrouce.com. Test and Solutions Manual NOT required. *Significant revisions have been made to the textbook, and I highly recommend sticking with the 3rd edition. Using previous editions will likely cause issues for your student throughout the year with accurately completing homework, quizzes, exams, and especially LABS/LAB REPORTS.*
- A 2″, 3-ring Binder
- Pencils, pens
Human Anatomy
Scott Russell
8:00 – 9:00
Target Age: 8th-12th grade
Lab Fee: $30
Watch Human Anatomy Course Description on YouTube
Course Description: This course is for 8th-12th grade students who are potentially thinking of a career in the medial/healthcare field. This course would give them a solid foundation for the anatomy class they would have to take at the college level. We will be performing hands-on experiments that will include dissections. Students will also have the optional opportunity to shadow a physical therapist to see how the muscles and bones of the body work together allowing us to function. During this course students will explore organ systems of the body and how they work with in-depth study, drawing and labeling, and basic medical terminology.
Materials: Apologia Advanced Biology: The Human Body, 2nd Edition. (Student Textbook & Solutions/Tests Manual); goggles or safety glasses for dissection.
Writing I
Carrie Russell
8:00 – 9:00
Target Age: Middle school-High school
Course Goals: The goals for Writing I are:
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Expose students to and develop writing competence in five areas of writing: persuasive, expository, descriptive, narrative, and poetry.
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Use incremental steps in teaching the writing process.
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To encourage and instruct students in the writing process.
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To share a love of the written language and undo any negative fears in reluctant writers.
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Build vocabulary through weekly vocabulary building activities/quizzes.
Watch Writing I Course Description on YouTube
Course Description: This course is designed for middle school and high school students who are reluctant writers or who just need to refine their writing skills. We will explore a variety of styles of writing and practice each one. Students will gain confidence in the writing process from beginning to end—brainstorming to editing. The students will have weekly writing assignments in order to practice the concepts taught in class. Vocabulary quizzes, tests, and exams will be given throughout the semester.
Materials:
Required Text: Jump In 2nd Edition: A Workbook for Reluctant and Eager Writers by Sharon Watson
Students will need a three ring-notebook, notebook paper, pencils, and pens.
Geometry
Kaylan Newsome
10:30 – 11:30
Book Fee: $50
Copy Fee: $10
Course Description: Most high school mathematics is mechanical. However, this is not true for Geometry! Where solving equations is the focus of other math courses, finding proofs is the theme of geometry. Students will find it similar to solving a puzzle! The contents of study for this class include: points and lines, angles, triangles, parallel lines, perpendicular lines, quadrilaterals, area, geometry theories, similar triangles, symbolic logic, right triangles, circles, constructions, non-euclidean geometry, solid geometry, geometry in 4-D, coordinate geometry, and modern geometry.
Text and Materials: Let’s Practice Geometry Text, (Practice Problems and Solutions for all of High School Geometry ), by Brent Tuller. This is an entire downloadable text available to teachers to use in a classroom setting to teach geometry. The $50.00 fee will be used to cover the cost of making a copy of the text and other materials for each student. (I do have permission to do this, and it prevents you from having to download the course and make multiple copies each week.) Other requirements include a 1” three ring binder, a basic calculator, notebook paper and pencils. Also, bring an attitude with you that is prepared to learn Geometry and have fun while doing so!
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Algebra 1
Dannette Cox
10:30 – 11:30
Target Age: High School (8th grade alright as well)
Copy Fee: $10
Watch Algebra 1 Course Description on YouTube
Course Description: This course takes the boring out of math! In the Key to Algebra series, new algebra concepts are explained in simple language, and examples are easy to follow. Word problems relate algebra to familiar situations, helping students understand abstract concepts. Students will be introduced to equations, integers, exponents, factoring, graphing, systems of equations, square roots, inequalities and so much more. They will understand why algebra is important and how the principles that they learn will apply to situations that they encounter in their daily lives!
Text and materials: Key To Algebra, Books 1-10 MCGRAW-HILL / 1990 / PAPERBACK plus answer keys. Tests and Test keys are NOT required, as I will provide the quizzes and tests. I will supplement with handouts periodically to give extra practice from time to time.
One 1″ Three-ring binder, notebook paper and pencils.
Algebra 2
Dannette Cox
9:00-10:30
Pre-requisite: Algebra 1
Material fee: $10
Course Descriptions:
The adventure continues…
This course is designed to help students develop more concepts beyond basic algebra and to prepare them for higher mathematics. Students will learn how to solve advanced systems of equations, understand advanced polynomials, use imaginary and complex numbers, quadratics and much more!
Materials: notebook, pencils, highlighter, basic calculator
Text: A.C.E. School of Tomorrow PACES 1121-1132. Score keys must also be purchased.
Christian Worldview
Dr. Wade Cox
10:30 – 11:30
For: 8th-12th graders.
$10 copy fee
Course Goals: The goals for this Christian Worldview course are twofold. The first goal is defensive in nature: to keep students from being deceived by anti-Christian worldviews. The second goal is offensive: to train young learners to actively live out the truth of Christianity in a culture plagued by relativism and confusion.
Watch Christian Worldview Course Description on YouTube
Course Description: This course is designed to help students clearly understand the tenets of the Christian worldview, and how they compare to the tenets of the leading humanistic worldviews of our day. Students will learn how to apply their Christian faith to every area of life: theology, philosophy, ethics, biology, sociology, psychology, law, politics, economics, and history.
Some of the issues covered include: abortion, apologetics, cults, evolution, feminism, homosexuality, naturalism, moral relativism, pluralism, relationships, and socialism.
Text and Materials:
Lightbearers Student Manual – Revised 3rd Edition (2017) – Cost: $19.95
How to be Your Own Selfish Pig by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay – Cost: $9.95
Both texts are available from Summit Ministries at this site:
http://webstore.summit.org/Curriculum-Homeschool-Lightbearers/
Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance
Dr. Wade Cox
11:30 – 12:30
Target Age: 9th through 12th grades (at least three students will be needed in order to have the class)
$10 supply fee
Watch Foundation in Personal Finance Course Description on YouTube
Summary: Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey and his daughter, Rachel, teach via DVD’s shown during class, supplemented by class instruction and very instructive activities.
Both engaging and entertaining, the Ramseys walk students through the steps to financial peace, helping students prepare for the ups and downs of money before they enter adulthood. Students will see an immediate impact on their knowledge of personal finance.
The curriculum has been custom fit for the 1 day-per-week Veritas format. Included in the 30 weeks are the chapter tests, class activities and comprehensive final. Each lesson has applicable scriptural references.
This instruction is divided into 4 distinct units:
Unit 1: Saving and Budgeting
- What is Personal Finance
- Five basic foundations
- The power of compound interest
- Budgeting 101 (including cash flow planning, balancing a checkbook and zero-based budgeting)
Unit 2: Credit and Debt
- Get out of debt, stay out of debt
- Pay cash for your car
- Buying a house
- Credit and debit cards
- Credit scores and identity theft
- Pay cash for college
- Buyer beware and opportunity cost
Unit 3: Financial Planning and Insurance
- Bargain shopping and negotiating
- Investing
- Retirement plans and retirement planning
- Insurance—protecting wealth
Unit 4: Income, Taxes and Giving
Supplies needed: pen/pencil and workbook
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Spanish I
Orietta Vásquez
11:30 – 12:30
1 hour class
Watch Spanish I Course Description on YouTube
Course Description: There are many benefits of learning a second language!
Being bilingual opens many social doors: It helps the student to be able to communicate with others from a foreign culture, it equips the learner with necessary tools to understand a different way of thinking by bringing him/her closer together to another lifestyle that would otherwise be unknown. It has been proven that knowing a second language helps to acquire and develop better empathy and communication skills. Many studies have also shown that knowing two or more languages helps develop wonderful cognitive skills such as: divergent thinking, cognitive inhibition, memory and creativity. It also protects against age-related cognitive decline and dementia. Adding to this, the potential economic benefits as one would be able to improve competitiveness in the job market.
This is just to name a few!
Spanish is recognized as one of the best languages to learn, for it is the official language in 20 countries!
Learning a new language should be a fun and pleasant experience.
This course is designed to introduce the Spanish language, and it covers all four key areas of language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It is designed to establish a strong foundation for Spanish learning.
This course is an interactive class that will teach the student basic grammatical structures, pronunciation, vocabulary related to everyday life, and cultural facts of the Spanish speaking countries.
The course will include lots of reading and conversational materials. Students will be expected to complete activities, review materials, watch videos, and memorize vocabulary throughout each week.
Materials Needed: Flash cards. Pen.
Supply fee: $40. Fee will include the book we will be using during the school year: Spanish is fun Book 1 by Lori Langer De Ramirez and Heywood Wald.
Spanish II
Orietta Vásquez
12:30 – 1:30
Prerequisites: Spanish I
Course Description: There are many benefits of learning a second language!
Being bilingual opens many social doors: It helps the student to be able to communicate with others from a foreign culture, it equips the learner with necessary tools to understand a different way of thinking by bringing him/her closer together to what other way would be an unknown lifestyle. Has been proven that knowing a second language helps to acquire and develop better empathy and communication skills. Many studies have also shown that knowing two or more languages helps develop wonderful cognitive skills such as: divergent thinking, cognitive inhibition, memory and creativity. It also protects against age-related cognitive decline and dementia. Adding to this, the potential economic benefits as one would be able to improve competitiveness in the job market.
This is just to name a few!
Spanish is recognized as one of the best languages to learn, for it is the official language in 20 countries!
Learning a new language should be a fun and pleasant experience.
Spanish II builds upon the knowledge students acquired in Spanish I. This course is an interactive class that strengthens the skills learned in Spanish I such as listening, speaking, reading and writing. This class covers advanced grammatical structures, allowing students the opportunity to perfect pronunciation and to improve communication skills.
The course will include lots of reading and conversational materials. Student will be expected to complete activities, review materials, watch videos, and memorize vocabulary throughout each week.
Materials Needed: Flash cards. Pen.
Supply fee: $40. Fee will include the book we will be using during the school year: Spanish is fun Book 2 by Lori Langer De Ramirez and Heywood Wald.
Grammar
Kimberly Wood
11:30-12:30
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Course Description
This course will focus on editing/proofreading more than on a lot of composition. Our primary resource will be Fix It! Grammar by the Institute for Excellence in Writing, most likely Book 5: Frog Prince (4th Edition, January 2022). This book will not only strengthen grammar concepts but will also build vocabulary. Also, students will look out for errors in public signs and ads, social media, written articles, etc., and bring these examples to class for discussion. I will provide samples from print media and websites about current, real examples of errors (screened for inappropriate content, of course).
I expect that students will have studied English grammar and punctuation in previous years. I plan to make this course a hands-on review and extension of their earlier lessons, showing the students the importance of good grammar skills in the real world. They will need the Fix It! Grammar Student Book, loose-leaf paper and/or a composition book, pens or pencils, and access to a dictionary and a thesaurus.
American Government (fall semester only)
Kimberly Wood
12:30-1:30
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Course Description
Using as a foundation American Government from A Beka Book, this course will be an overview of government at the national, state and local levels, emphasizing the Christian principles upon which our great nation was founded. Topics will include the history of our form of government, branches of government, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, state and local government, and our role in the governing process. Extra time will be spent on the 2020 General Election. The A Beka text will be supplemented with videos, guest speakers, and – if schedules allow – a field trip or two. My goal is to familiarize students with the workings of all levels of government and to spark interest in participating in the process. Students will need A Beka American Government 3rd edition student book, the test/quiz book, loose-leaf binder and paper or composition book, pens/pencils. The course is a requirement for 12th grade, but is open to younger students as well.