Academics - Secondary

Below is a list of the general scope and sequence for the secondary classes at First Baptist School.

Because chapel is a vital part of our school, it is held every Tuesday and Thursday. Student participation is encouraged through testimonies and special music.

Middle School
High School

Middle School
7th Grade
8th Grade

7th Grade

BIBLE 7	Basic Bible study for the purpose of producing dynamic Christians. This practical study of the Bible covers all five basics of the Christian life; salvation, the Word of God, prayer, witnessing and daily living. DYNAMIC CHRISTIAN LIVING Positive Action for Christ, Inc.
ENGLISH 7	Basic grammar study concentrated on building the foundation for future grammar courses. The emphasis is on usage of the eight parts of speech, diagramming, mechanics, and sentence structure. Vocabulary, spelling, and literature (Luther, Bunyan and Dickens) are also part of this course. GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION I A Beka Book VOCABULARY, SPELLING, POETRY I A Beka Book OF PEOPLE A Beka Book
HISTORY 7/8	A study of American history. Students will receive a comprehensive overview of people and events from pre-colonial days through the 1980's. THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC A Beka Book
MATH 7	Concepts include fractions, decimals, and percents, geometry (perimeter and circumference, area, and volume), ratios and proportions, exponents and scientific notation, statistics (mode, median and mean), and simple algebraic equations. MATH 87 Saxon
LIFE SCIENCE 7	Basic principles of life science. The student will study organisms, their continuation and their relationships. LIFE SCIENCE BJU Press
BOYS' PHY ED	A general physical education course including basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, floor hockey and football.
GIRLS' PHY ED	A general physical education course for exercise and coordination including soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball.
SIGN LANGUAGE 7/8	A course focused on reading and interpreting sign language in a ministry. Autobiographies and the culture of deaf people are also studied.
KEYBOARDING	A beginning level course to teach the keyboard and to increase speed. Students will also learn proper format for term papers, business letters, and other personal and business papers. MAVIS BEACON TEACHES TYPING
HOME EC	A hands-on approach to homemaking skills. Students will learn cooking, sewing, crafts, and Christian womanhood.
CHRISTIAN MANHOOD	Designed to teach boys how to become a Godly Christian man. Students will learn how to keep good personal hygiene, use tools, have a hard work ethic, work on some common components of a car, and live a life pleasing to God.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR	A vocal music class including basic music theory, vocal practice, and appreciation of classical and Christian music. Concerts are included in this course.
BAND	An instrumental music program for students who have passed their first lesson book. Designed to increase musical ability by practice and experience with marches, symphonic music, church and gospel music. Concerts, special performances, and pep band are included in this course.

8th Grade

BIBLE 8	Practical study of the life and teachings of Christ in the Gospels. Through these lessons about Christ, students learn how to emulate the Son of God. THE GOD-MAN Positive Action for Christ, Inc.
ENGLISH 8	Grammar study re-emphasizes earlier skills and builds on them. The emphasis is on more complex English usage, such as phrases, clauses, and verbals. Composition includes instruction in manuscript form, and writing summaries and book reports. Vocabulary, spelling and poetry are also part of this course. GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION II A Beka Book VOCABULARY, SPELLING, POETRY II A Beka Book OF PLACES A Beka Book
HISTORY 7/8	A study of American history. Students will receive a comprehensive overview of people and events from pre-colonial days through the 1980's. THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC A Beka Book
ALGEBRA 1/2	An introduction to Algebra. Concepts including using fractions and decimals in solving equations, and procedures for converting simple word problems to algebraic equations and solving them. ALGEBRA 1/2 Saxon
EARTH SCIENCE 8	A basic course studying the earth and space. The student learns about the universe (moons, planets, constellations, comets, and meteors) and the exploration of space. He sees the perfection of God's design as he studies geology, oceanography, and weather. EARTH SCIENCE FOR THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BJU Press
BOYS' PHY ED	A general physical education course including basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, floor hockey and football.
GIRLS' PHY ED	A general physical education course for exercise and coordination including soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball.
SIGN LANGUAGE 7/8	A course focused on reading and interpreting sign language in a ministry. Autobiographies and the culture of deaf people are also studied.
KEYBOARDING	A beginning level course to teach the keyboard and to increase speed. Students will also learn proper format for term papers, business letters, and other personal and business papers. MAVIS BEACON TEACHES TYPING
HOME EC	A hands-on approach to homemaking skills. Students will learn cooking, sewing, crafts, and Christian womanhood.
CHRISTIAN MANHOOD	Designed to teach boys how to become a Godly Christian man. Students will learn how to keep good personal hygiene, use tools, have a hard work ethic, work on some common components of a car, and live a life pleasing to God.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR	A vocal music class including basic music theory, vocal practice, and appreciation of classical and Christian music. Concerts are included in this course.
BAND	An instrumental music program for students who have passed their first lesson book. Designed to increase musical ability by practice and experience with marches, symphonic music, church and gospel music. Concerts, special performances, and pep band are included in this course.

High School

The class list for each grade includes all classes available to a student in the respective year. Students will select classes based on their past record and specific schedule to fulfill FBS graduation requirements. The credit earned for each class is included under the class name.

FBS Graduation Requirements

Subject	Credits
Bible	4
English	4
History	4
Math¹	3
Science²	3
Phy Ed	1
Electives	7

¹Accounting I and II apply towards math graduation requirement.

²Effective with the Class of 2009, three years of science is required to graduate.

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

9th Grade

BIBLE 9 (1)	Transforming principles from the Beatitudes. Students will be able to put into practice in their daily lives truths that will help them be among the "Blessed." CHANGE Positive Action for Christ, Inc.
ENGLISH 9 (1)	Advanced study of grammar and usage to include practical application of skills. The emphasis is on advanced grammar and composition. Literature includes works from Keats, Hale, Tennyson, Milton, Bryant, Thurber and Whittier. Vocabulary, spelling and poetry are also part of this course. GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION III A Beka Book VOCABULARY, SPELLING, POETRY III A Beka Book THEMES IN LITERATURE A Beka Book
GEOGRAPHY (1)	World Geography and missions go hand in hand. Students will learn about the world, its peoples, cultures, religions, and their need for Christ. The classes will cover the world's countries, their capitals, and their social economic situations. Must time will be spent learning the topographical layout of the earth's countries and the boundaries of each political state. GEOGRAPHY FOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BJU Press
ALGEBRA I (1)	Standard topics of first year algebra. Concepts include signed numbers, integer exponents (positive and negative), solving equations (substitution, elimination, and graphing), scientific notation, and English-metric conversions for volume and area. ALGEBRA I Saxon
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (1)	An introduction to basic principles of physics. The student learns about matter (description, structure, chemistry, motion and energy), waves (vibrations, sound and light), and technology (engineering and electronics). BASIC SCIENCE FOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS BJU Press
BOYS' PHY ED (1/2)	A general physical education course. Students will improve skills in basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, floor hockey and football.
GIRLS' PHY ED (1/2)	A general physical education course for exercise and coordination. Students will also improve skills in soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball.
GREEK (1)	Designed to help students have a better understanding of their English vocabulary as well as the New Testament. Students will learn some core Greek words, the Greek sentence structure, and how to translate from Greek to English and from English to Greek.
LATIN (1)	Designed to help students have a better understanding of their English vocabulary. Students will learn some core Latin words, the Latin sentence structure, and how to translate from Latin to English and from English to Latin.
SPEECH / DRAMA (1)	Geared to create bold, effective speakers by blending basic speech techniques with practical speech theory.
HEALTH / FITNESS (1)	An overview of a healthy lifestyle concentrating on diet and exercise. Students will have an opportunity to spend time building stronger muscles and character in our weight room.
YEARBOOK (1)	Using Yearbook Avenue software, students create our school's annual yearbook. Students are responsible for templates, design, photography, captions, and achieving rigorous deadlines throughout the year.
HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR (1)	Vocal music program with emphasis on skills, poise, and mature musical interpretation. Designed to help students develop talents to serve God. Concerts and special performances are included in this course.
CHORAL GROUP (1)	Small, select vocal group focused on more intense and detailed training on vocal technique. Tryouts are conducted during first week of school. Concerts and special performances are included.
BAND (1)	An instrumental music program for students who have passed their first lesson book. Designed to increase musical ability by practice and experience with marches, symphonic music, church and gospel music. Concerts, special performances, and pep band are included in this course.

10th Grade

BIBLE 10 (1)	Practical study of the lives of some of the major characters in the Old Testament. Students will learn not only godly attributes to follow from the lives of great men and women, but also problem areas to avoid from the lives of the wicked.
ENGLISH 10 (1)	Detailed examination of the fundamentals of writing and composition to solidify previous language study and prepare for more advanced composition and communications courses. Review of grammar, vocabulary, spelling and poetry are also part of this course. GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION IV A Beka Book VOCABULARY, SPELLING, POETRY IV A Beka Book BACKGROUNDS TO WORLD LITERATURE A Beka Book
WORLD HISTORY (1)	Designed to give a background of world achievements and disappointments. Students will begin studying from creation and the beginning of history as taught in the Bible. They will trace events in various parts of the world to the present time. WORLD HISTORY FOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS BJU Press
ALGEBRA II (1)	More advanced algebra concepts. Concepts include problems from chemistry, uniform motion problems and simultaneous equations with two and three variable, and right triangle trigonometry (sine, cosine, and tangent). (Prerequisite: ALGEBRA I) ALGEBRA II Saxon
BIOLOGY (1)	A more detailed study of living things. Students learn about botany (plants), zoology (animals), and human physiology. (Prerequisite: PHYSICAL SCIENCE) BIOLOGY, GOD'S LIVING CREATION A Beka Book
BOYS' PHY ED (1/2)	A general physical education course. Students will improve skills in basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, floor hockey and football.
GIRLS' PHY ED (1/2)	A general physical education course for exercise and coordination. Students will also improve skills in soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball.
GREEK (1)	Designed to help students have a better understanding of their English vocabulary as well as the New Testament. Students will learn some core Greek words, the Greek sentence structure, and how to translate from Greek to English and from English to Greek.
LATIN (1)	Designed to help students have a better understanding of their English vocabulary. Students will learn some core Latin words, the Latin sentence structure, and how to translate from Latin to English and from English to Latin.
SPEECH / DRAMA (1)	Geared to create bold, effective speakers by blending basic speech techniques with practical speech theory.
HEALTH / FITNESS (1)	An overview of a healthy lifestyle concentrating on diet and exercise. Students will have an opportunity to spend time building stronger muscles and character in our weight room.
YEARBOOK (1)	Using Yearbook Avenue software, students create our school's annual yearbook. Students are responsible for templates, design, photography, captions, and achieving rigorous deadlines throughout the year.
HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR (1)	Vocal music program with emphasis on skills, poise, and mature musical interpretation. Designed to help students develop talents to serve God. Concerts and special performances are included in this course.
CHORAL GROUP (1)	Small, select vocal group focused on more intense and detailed training on vocal technique. Tryouts are conducted during first week of school. Concerts and special performances are included.
BAND (1)	An instrumental music program for students who have passed their first lesson book. Designed to increase musical ability by practice and experience with marches, symphonic music, church and gospel music. Concerts, special performances, and pep band are included in this course.

11th Grade

BIBLE 11 (1)	The development of character and spiritual leadership in the life of a Christian. Students will develop a closer walk with the Lord Jesus Christ through topics such as spiritual leadership, a study of Joshua, and a study of the Holy Spirit. THE INNER MAN Positive Action For Christ, Inc.
ENGLISH 11 (1)	Review and solidify previously learned grammar skills; create thinkers by writing paragraphs, short essays, summaries and a term paper; expose students to great literature and analysis of the writing. GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION V A Beka Book VOCABULARY, SPELLING V A Beka Book AMERICAN LITERATURE A Beka Book
U.S. HISTORY (1)	Designed to give an understanding of underlying causes and issues behind events. Students will survey American history from the discovery of American to the present. An emphasis will be given to Christian contributions to American's heritage. UNITED STATES HISTORY: HERITAGE OF FREEDOM A Beka Book
ADVANCED MATH (1)	A balance of geometry, trigonometry and advanced algebra. Concepts include advanced functions and equations, geometry vocabulary and proofs, and more advanced trigonometry. (Prerequisite: ALGEBRA II) GEOMETRY, TRIGONOMETRY, ALGEBRA III Saxon
ACCOUNTING I (1)	First-year accounting. Concepts include a private enterprise economy, the nine-step accounting cycle, posting to general ledger accounts, bank reconciliation, and writing checks and deposit slips. ACCOUNTING Glencoe
CHEMISTRY (1)	A detailed study of the principles of chemistry. Students learn about atomic structure and bonding, stoichiometry, kinetic theory, equilibrium, thermo chemistry, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, organic and biological chemistry and nuclear chemistry. The beautiful and marvelous design in creation is stressed throughout the course. (Prerequisites: ALGEBRA I and BIOLOGY) BASIC CHEMISTRY BJU Press
PHYSICS (1)	A detailed study of the principles of physics. Students learn about mechanics, thermal energy, electricity and magnetism, optics and receive an introduction to modern physics. (Prerequisites: ALGEBRA II and BIOLOGY) PHYSICS - CONCEPTS IN ACTION Prentice Hall
WORLDVIEW PHILOSOPHY (1)	Students learn what it means to have a biblical worldview.
SPANISH I (1)	This is a basic first-year Spanish course that begins with the fundamentals of the Spanish language and gives the student an opportunity to experience general conversational Spanish.
GREEK (1)	Designed to help students have a better understanding of their English vocabulary as well as the New Testament. Students will learn some core Greek words, the Greek sentence structure, and how to translate from Greek to English and from English to Greek.
LATIN (1)	Designed to help students have a better understanding of their English vocabulary. Students will learn some core Latin words, the Latin sentence structure, and how to translate from Latin to English and from English to Latin.
SPEECH / DRAMA (1)	Geared to create bold, effective speakers by blending basic speech techniques with practical speech theory.
HEALTH / FITNESS (1)	An overview of a healthy lifestyle concentrating on diet and exercise. Students will have an opportunity to spend time building stronger muscles and character in our weight room.
YEARBOOK (1)	Using Yearbook Avenue software, students create our school's annual yearbook. Students are responsible for templates, design, photography, captions, and achieving rigorous deadlines throughout the year.
HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR (1)	Vocal music program with emphasis on skills, poise, and mature musical interpretation. Designed to help students develop talents to serve God. Concerts and special performances are included in this course.
CHORAL GROUP (1)	Small, select vocal group focused on more intense and detailed training on vocal technique. Tryouts are conducted during first week of school. Concerts and special performances are included.
BAND (1)	An instrumental music program for students who have passed their first lesson book. Designed to increase musical ability by practice and experience with marches, symphonic music, church and gospel music. Concerts, special performances, and pep band are included in this course.
PSEO (0)	The PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option) is available for both juniors and seniors either in an on-line program or through correspondence. Inquire at the school office for more information.

12th Grade

BIBLE 12 (1)	The development of principles and convictions to become a better Christian. Students will learn from the book of Proverbs about fearing God, relationships, the home, character, thought-life, works of the flesh, fruits of the Spirit and the right kind of speech. PROVERBS Positive Action For Christ, Inc.
ENGLISH 12 (1)	Review and solidify previously learned grammar skills; create thinkers by writing paragraphs, short essays, summaries and a term paper; expose students to great literature and analysis of the writing. HANDBOOK OF GRAMMAR & COMPOSITION A Beka WORKBOOK VI FOR HANDBOOK OF GRAMMAR & COMPOSITION A Beka ENGLISH LITERATURE A Beka VOCABULARY VI A Beka
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (1)	Designed to give an understanding of the working of the government in our country. Students will also be taught to evaluate contrasting governmental systems from the standpoint of Biblical Christianity. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT BJU Press
ADVANCED MATH (1)	A balance of geometry, trigonometry and advanced algebra. Concepts include advanced functions and equations, geometry vocabulary and proofs, and more advanced trigonometry. (Prerequisite: ALGEBRA II) GEOMETRY, TRIGONOMETRY, ALGEBRA III Saxon
CALCULUS (1)	An intensive review of algebra, trigonometry and analytic geometry as well as advanced word problems, derivatives, integrals and logarithmic functions. (Prerequisite: ADVANCED MATH) CALCULUS Saxon
ACCOUNTING I (1)	First-year accounting. Concepts include a private enterprise economy, the nine-step accounting cycle, posting to general ledger accounts, bank reconciliation, and writing checks and deposit slips. ACCOUNTING Glencoe
ACCOUNTING II (1)	Second-year accounting. Concepts include accounting for a merchandise business using accounts receivable and accounts payable, preparing ten-column worksheets, recording adjustments and closing entries. (Prerequisite: ACCOUNTING I) ACCOUNTING Glencoe
CHEMISTRY (1)	A detailed study of the principles of chemistry. Students learn about atomic structure and bonding, stoichiometry, kinetic theory, equilibrium, thermo chemistry, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, organic and biological chemistry and nuclear chemistry. The beautiful and marvelous design in creation is stressed throughout the course. (Prerequisites: ALGEBRA I and BIOLOGY) BASIC CHEMISTRY BJU Press
PHYSICS (1)	A detailed study of the principles of physics. Students learn about mechanics, thermal energy, electricity and magnetism, optics and receive an introduction to modern physics. (Prerequisites: ALGEBRA II and BIOLOGY) PHYSICS - CONCEPTS IN ACTION Prentice Hall
WORLDVIEW PHILOSOPHY (1)	Students learn what it means to have a biblical worldview.
SPANISH I (1)	This is a basic first-year Spanish course that begins with the fundamentals of the Spanish language and gives the student an opportunity to experience general conversational Spanish.
SPANISH II (1)	This second year Spanish course is a continuation of SPANISH I. The student will study more advanced conjugations of the verbs, write Spanish composition and will also continue to improve on their level of conversational Spanish. (Prerequisite: SPANISH I)
GREEK (1)	Designed to help students have a better understanding of their English vocabulary as well as the New Testament. Students will learn some core Greek words, the Greek sentence structure, and how to translate from Greek to English and from English to Greek.
LATIN (1)	Designed to help students have a better understanding of their English vocabulary. Students will learn some core Latin words, the Latin sentence structure, and how to translate from Latin to English and from English to Latin.
SPEECH / DRAMA (1)	Geared to create bold, effective speakers by blending basic speech techniques with practical speech theory.
HEALTH / FITNESS (1)	An overview of a healthy lifestyle concentrating on diet and exercise. Students will have an opportunity to spend time building stronger muscles and character in our weight room.
YEARBOOK (1)	Using Yearbook Avenue software, students create our school's annual yearbook. Students are responsible for templates, design, photography, captions, and achieving rigorous deadlines throughout the year.
HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR (1)	Vocal music program with emphasis on skills, poise, and mature musical interpretation. Designed to help students develop talents to serve God. Concerts and special performances are included in this course.
CHORAL GROUP (1)	Small, select vocal group focused on more intense and detailed training on vocal technique. Tryouts are conducted during first week of school. Concerts and special performances are included.
BAND (1)	An instrumental music program for students who have passed their first lesson book. Designed to increase musical ability by practice and experience with marches, symphonic music, church and gospel music. Concerts, special performances, and pep band are included in this course.
PSEO (0)	The PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option) is available for both juniors and seniors either in an on-line program or through correspondence. Inquire at the school office for more information.

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